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Build log for an RV-10

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Jae Chang
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These are links to the major kits for the project.

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  • Tools -- Photos
  • Airframe
    Tail -- Photos
    Wings -- Photos
    Fuse -- Photos
  • Avionics -- Photos
  • Finishing
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    Mon, 31 Jul 2006

    Are Tank Dimple Dies Necessary?

    It was recommended to me by another builder to use tank dimple dies. I then did some research on the subject. As is typical, you get an evenly consensus of those for and against it.

    I think I am going to try avoiding the extra $40 cost and go without first. I will run the countersink bit a few times, to help make a deeper dimple.

    Here is a very strong argument for tank dimple dies: http://home.hiwaay.net/~sbuc/journal/tankdies.html

    An argument against, is that the tank dimple will enlarge the whole more, causing a higher tendency for tipped rivets, especially with proseal thrown into the mix.

    12/18/2006 UPDATE

    Yeah, if i ever build another fuel tank, i will make sure to have the fuel tank dimple dies. My rivets definitely sit a little more proud on the tanks than they do anywhere else, even after running the countersink bit on the dimpled holes several times.

    posted at: 10:46 | path: /aviation/build/airframe/wings | permanent link to this entry | add a comment