REFLECTOR: New velocity builder setting up shop.

Wed Feb 1 17:00:56 CST 2006

I would like to add good lights for working at night. Also an Aluminum 
I-Beam is great for checking sections are straight. Something around 5 
to 6 foot long is great for the wings and Canard. For Wingletts 3ft 
works well.

Richard

Barber Law Firm wrote:

>Ok, one obvious omission, at least to me, is a shop vac.  I must use it
>'bout as much as any other tool.  Also, good quality sandpaper....this is
>one place where HF is not the answer.  The one I like the most is from Home
>Depot (Lowes does not carry it in the Houston area) is Norton brand 3X.  It
>is advertised on the labels not to clog and to last 3 times as long....from
>what I can see, that is a very accurate claim.  This has become much more
>pressing to me since I am in the TEDIOUS micro, sand, repeat, repeat, repeat
>process.  If you do not yet know how much a difference good sand paper can
>make, buy some HB cheap stuff and some good stuff and compare.  It IS worth
>the time (it was for me)
>
>I echo Alex's comments.  I have a 5 inch DA sander and an inline sander and
>have used them with much success in conjunction with hand sanding including
>a really long block for wings.  Some would never think to use a power tool
>on their plane.....I, on the other hand have had no problems with power
>tools and appreciate the perceived time savings.
>
>Gotta love Harbor Freight.  If'n I was making my living with the tools from
>there, no go.  But, for us small time operators, even with big projects,
>they are great....and all but disposable at the price.
>
>FWIW.
>
>All the best,
>
>Chris
>
>Christopher Barber
>Attorney and Counselor at Law
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
>Behalf Of Gary Stull
>Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:05 PM
>To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: New velocity builder setting up shop.
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>Oiless units are extremely loud, while 2 stage are much quieter. The 2 stage
>will be better at providing enough air for die grinders and drills, they
>consume a large amount of air. The inexpensive unit would be adequate to
>power your tools, but if it's in the same room that you're working in you'll
>probably want to wear ear plugs. As with everything it's a trade off.
>Cheaper initial price, but marginal capacity and much more noise. All
>depends on your preferences.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <steven-oakley at comcast.net>
>To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 1:27 PM
>Subject: REFLECTOR: New velocity builder setting up shop.
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>>Hi,
>>
>>My Velocity SEFG (fast build) was delivered just before Xmas, I am
>>planning to commence building in April (winter in Colorado is not the best
>>time to build). So it is time to setup and get a few essentials, one "nice
>>to have item" seems to be a compressor, so I have been looking at the
>>following link.
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>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z06E/103-6466385-2248646?%5Fencoding=
>UTF8&v=glance&n=228013
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>>Is this a good option to power deie grinders, drills, saws etc or would I
>>be better getting a slightly higeher (two stage oiled) unit?
>>
>>Is Oiless the best choice etc?
>>
>>Any thoughts, commenst from people with more experience would be welcomed.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>Steve.
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