REFLECTOR: Baffles / Bulkheads Templates

Thu Aug 3 12:13:23 CDT 2006

Perfect timing...I just cut my baffles out of the main sheet, so count me in.

  SAD
xlrg just moved to hanger
len.baxter at gm.com wrote:

Jorge

I am very interested in the "easy way to cut /fit the baffles and
bulkheads" Please send more info!!

Thanks

Len

Len.baxter at gm.com

(Also Jorge...... The " Pilots Prayer" from your website is on my
fridge....... thanks again)
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Noel,
Ready to install fuel feed/vent lines and seal my first strake.  Found a
very easy way to cut/fit the baffles and bulkheads.   If interested, I can
describe and send you pictures.
Regards,
Jorge Bujanda
XL FG
Website:  http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jbujanda/

gattenby at tulsaconnect.com wrote:

Dito in the pictures.

But now I'm getting confused...
I've heard that Jeffco comes in "fast and slow" hardners.
Does it come in "sealant" and "structeral" as well????

My 2nd hand kit came with Aeropoxy in a set of cans.
(about pint size)
Is this the structeral adhesive that was mentioned for
bonding the nonfuel part of the strake?
It's been in those cans for about 6 years, what are the
chances that it's still good?

I hope to be finished sanding those pesky baffels to fit
as soon as the temp's come down some.

Noel

On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:37:49 +1000
"gpoole" wrote:

Count me in too please!

Greg in Sydney

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Phil Hooper
Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2006 9:35 AM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Jeffco Question.

John,

Boy would I like to see the pictures! Can you post them
to tvbf? Or I can
give you our ftp site so email won't choke. Thanks.

Phil Hooper

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of John Tvedte
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 4:27 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Jeffco Question.

Larry,

Ok - I'll answer....but since you said question for the
knowledgeable.....:o)

A: I think it's better to paint in conjunction with
closing the strakes.

I like to chemical bond the Jeffco IF you have the
chance to do so. We did
all of the prep work on our strakes - ALL - and had
everything setup to be
able to just do the Jeffco, and then seal the strakes.
We used two coats -
and applied them within the chemical bonding period -
it's been a while - so
I don't ember the exact # of hours.

We bonded the strake using Jeffco, glass and flox and
cabo - which is what
was suggested by Scott Swing. We used Aeropoxy for all
other bonding - that
was not part of the tank sealing area - you will find a
portion of the
leading edge to be in this 'area' - as well as the
strake to the spar.

Jeffco colorant can separate - so I'd suggest really
mixing the product -
but it is NOT problem - per Engr. Tech support at
Jeffco.

Scott Swing has said something like... "build the parts
out of ez, bond with
Aeropoxy." I don't remember exactly what he said about
aluminum - but I
know he didn't have an issue with it for the strakes -
we bonded in the vent
tubes with Jeffco. We did not bond in the aluminum for
the fuel senders or
the finger strainers - those we used Aeropoxy - we
covered them with bid -
and then like everything else- Jeffco.

As always - contact the factory if you have any concerns
- and contact
Jeffco Engr support - good people.

And don't try the above with just 1 or 2 people....we
tied up 4 people for
the better part of 2 days.

BTW - I have a bunch of pictures if you are
interested...

John

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Milehitaz at aol.comSent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 5:23 PM
To: reflector at tvbf.orgSubject: REFLECTOR: Jeffco Question.

Question for the knowledgable,

Anyone have the difinative answer on these?

Is it better to seal the tanks with the Jeffco right
before you close the
fuel Strake or is it ok to paint the Strake walls days
even weeks before you
plan on sealing the strake? Can you mix Jeffco with
micro glass and use like
EZ-poxy? Bonding abilities with aluminum?

I haven't used this stuff yet...Sure smells good though,
the wife is love
this stuff, ahh...the joys of building at home. Thanks
in advance for your
input all.

Larry Lambert.

XL/RG

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