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ONX-W04
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Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:56 pmby A10snoopy
I am working on my aileron counterweights. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to cut the lead counterweight? Paul Onex 76
Re: ONX-W04
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Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:06 pmby Mike53
Paul ,I cut mine on my table saw.You have to go slowly but I guarantee it will work great.I used an 80 tooth blade simply because that's all I have. For drilling the holes scroll down the page to my comments and pic's
http://www.onexmike.org/ailerons-and-flaps.htmlDo not try to drill all the way through from one side .
Cheers
Mike
Re: ONX-W04
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Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:03 amby onex28
I cut mine on a band saw. Lead tends to fill saw teeth and drill bits so go slow and back out and clear the lead as needed. The next time I saw lead I'll freeze it overnight to see if it cuts better.
David
onex28
Re: ONX-W04
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Sat Jul 26, 2014 2:10 pmby Darick
Try my tips and tricks on my a Expercraft builders log. Easiest way to find my log is to search Light Earth Aviation. A judicious use of tool Lub/coolant worked for me.
Re: ONX-W04
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Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:21 pmby Onex0119
I made a clay mold, melted the lead in an iron bowl on a propane camp stove in the back yard. Came out fine.