REFLECTOR: New velocity builder setting up shop.

Wed Feb 1 17:12:25 CST 2006

Well thanks everyone,

It give's me a lot to think about and my shopping list is getting very long now.

Steve.

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From: "Richard J. Gentil" <richard at naples-air-center.com>
> 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
> >
> >"Serving the needs of Senior Texans"
> >
> >Barber Law Firm
> >10827 Tower Bridge St.
> >Houston, Texas 77075-5032
> >281-464-LAWS (5297)
> >
> >
> >CBarber at TexasAttorney.net
> >www.TexasAttorney.net <http://www.texasattorney.net/>
> >
> >Texas <http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001>
> >
> >
> >-----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.
> >
> >
> >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.
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> >>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.
> >>
> >>
> >>    
> >>
> >http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z06E/103-6466385-2248646?%5Fencoding=
> >UTF8&v=glance&n=228013
> >  
> >
> >>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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