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albertakolbmk3
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 Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:41 pm Post subject: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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I'm replacing the lexan on my mkIII and would like to know what was originally used for rivets? The ones I drilled out have an aluminum body but the mandrel seems to be steel... is this correct? A magnet sticks quite well.
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:23 pm Post subject: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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> I'm replacing the lexan on my mkIII and would like to know what was
originally used for rivets? The ones I drilled out have an aluminum body but
the mandrel seems to be steel... is this correct? A magnet sticks quite
well.
Tony B/Gang:
Kolb used to send aluminum closed end pop rivets for attaching lexan windows
and windshield. Yes, these rivets did have hardened steel mandrels and were
a bugger to punch out prior to drilling out a rivet.
I use them the first couple times around on windshield installation.
Now I use hardware store aluminum rivets with aluminum mandrels for any
lexan installation. Makes life a lot easier when it comes time to replace
the lexan.
Sorry I could not help you with the PPT, stick grip question. Not familiar
with multi-switch type grips.
john h
mkIII - Looks like I may get to fly tomorrow, unless the weather guesser is
wrong.
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frank.goodnight(at)att.ne
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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I used hardware store alum rivets for my lexan windshield . no problem
so far and easy to drill out if necessary .
Great weather in south , TX today 72 degrees.--8 mph wind and
bright sunshine. 1st flight in almost a month.
Frank Goodnight
Firestar 2
Brownsville , TX
On Jan 17, 2010, at 7:22 PM, John Hauck wrote:
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> I'm replacing the lexan on my mkIII and would like to know what
was originally used for rivets? The ones I drilled out have an
aluminum body but the mandrel seems to be steel... is this correct?
A magnet sticks quite well.
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> Tony B.
Tony B/Gang:
Kolb used to send aluminum closed end pop rivets for attaching lexan
windows and windshield. Yes, these rivets did have hardened steel
mandrels and were a bugger to punch out prior to drilling out a rivet.
I use them the first couple times around on windshield installation.
Now I use hardware store aluminum rivets with aluminum mandrels for
any lexan installation. Makes life a lot easier when it comes time
to replace the lexan.
Sorry I could not help you with the PPT, stick grip question. Not
familiar with multi-switch type grips.
john h
mkIII - Looks like I may get to fly tomorrow, unless the weather
guesser is wrong.
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Vic Peters
Joined: 30 Oct 2009
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Location: Millinocket, Maine
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:16 am Post subject: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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Tony,
I used all aluminun fabric rivets. They covered the enlarged holes in the
lexan well.
2 yrs. no problem yet.
Ptt switch. Sounds like just an option.
Vic
Xtra 912
Maine
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rayw
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Location: Wisconsin, Central
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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Hi all,
While on the topic of rivets. What type of rivet is used to hold fabric on the wing ribs etc? Is there a AN number?
Ray W.
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rickofudall
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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Ray, attached is a picture of Poly Fibers fabric rivet. Spruce has them, but you might be able to find the same thing at a better price at McMaster Carr or other industrial supplier.
Rick Girard
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:29 pm Post subject: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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I feel much better using Poly Fiber Fabric Rivets on my airplane.
john h
mkIII
Ray, attached is a picture of Poly Fibers fabric rivet. Spruce has them, but you might be able to find the same thing at a better price at McMaster Carr or other industrial supplier.
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rayw
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| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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Thank you for your helpful replies. I am going to do a re-cover and don't have much to go by. Any suggestions on fabric weight/type etc? It is a Twin star Mark II
Ray W
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rickofudall
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| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:35 am Post subject: Rivets used in lexan installation |
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Ray, Get a copy of the Poly Fiber manual before you do anything else and read it thorougly. Pay particular attention to appendix A if you are weight conscious about your project.
Rick Girard
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Thank you for your helpful replies. I am going to do a re-cover and don't have much to go by. Any suggestions on fabric weight/type etc? It is a Twin star Mark II
Ray W
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