Sonex Fuel Tank & Oops Fittings

[kevinh]

I have done one 1/8" fitting by each method. The step drill one came out better. Ironically I still spun the fitting on that one. My steam punk drill takes about a minute to coast down so that sucked. I used the dremel with a high speed cutter and I finished up with the holesaw.

Hi Bryan,

Can you elaborate on this? How did you use the dremel to recover after the fitting spun? (Asking because I'm doing mine next week and want to have the tricks ready) :twisted:

[Bryan Cotton]

Kevin,
By high speed cutter I mean this:
https://www.cessna120-140.org/forum/dow ... hp?id=3635
I don't exactly remember but I think I used the cutter to hog out the aluminum. Then I finished the hole. Not sure how I guided the holesaw after, maybe I used the force.

[Darick]

Kevin, borrow the tool from (jeez, I can't remember) to sand off the inside of the hole, to make it flat for the oops fitting to seal against. Somebody will remember who loans out the tool. It made the job much easier for me.

[WaiexN143NM]

Hi darick, and kevin, and all,
I think you guys are refering to mr david amsler ''DCASonex'
A few friends have borrowed his tools and advice.

WaiexN143NM
Michael

[Sonex1517]

That is correct. I think David now has the tool back after I had it and sent it to the next builder that needed it.

That thing sure works!

[kevinh]

oh yes - Dave already reached out to me, loaned me the _awesome_ tool and I did my tank. Now I just need to finish the fuse ;-)

[thomasjones42]

Are DCA's tools for fitting the OOPs fittings still available for loan?

Tom Jones
Onex 0133
Aerovee turbo

[Sonex1517]

Are DCA's tools for fitting the OOPs fittings still available for loan?

Tom Jones
Onex 0133
Aerovee turbo

They are out there in Sonex land somewhere.....I believe I either returned them or passed them along....

Robbie


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[DCASonex]

Are DCA's tools for fitting the OOPs fittings still available for loan?

Tom Jones
Onex 0133
Aerovee turbo

Tom, They are back in my tool box having done more traveling since Robbie had them. PM me with your shipping address and reimburse the $7 Priority Mail cost when you return them.

David A.

[thomasjones42]

Are DCA's tools for fitting the OOPs fittings still available for loan?

Tom Jones
Onex 0133
Aerovee turbo

Tom, They are back in my tool box having done more traveling since Robbie had them. PM me with your shipping address and reimburse the $7 Priority Mail cost when you return them.

David A.

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