From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net on behalf of krnet-request@mylist.net Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 12:00 PM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 278, Issue 2 Send KRnet mailing list submissions to krnet@mylist.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mylist.net/listinfo/krnet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to krnet-request@mylist.net You can reach the person managing the list at krnet-owner@mylist.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of KRnet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Fun Friday KR static system el cheapo (Ron Eason) 2. Re: Gorilla Glue (Ron Eason) 3. Re: These 7 things: Auto vs Aero Engines for Aircraft (Les Criscillo) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:06:39 -0600 From: "Ron Eason" To: , "KRnet" Subject: Re: KR>Fun Friday KR static system el cheapo Message-ID: <018e01c3d936$d35f37c0$6501a8c0@Administration> References: <000701c3d7c9$abd112f0$0700a8c0@schpankme> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 1 Use backup aluminum plates on each side. I have for similar cases. KRRon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry A Capps" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 4:32 PM Subject: KR>Fun Friday KR static system el cheapo > I like the idea of this static port "type" system. Unfortunately, > Aluminum and Wood expand and contract at very different rates, how > would one properly > mount the static port system mentioned, utilizing an aluminum rivets through > wood? > > > Larry A Capps > Naperville, IL > > "Far Out" - J Denver > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > The entire static system, which includes 5' of 1/8 clear, 20' of 1/4" > OD polypropolene, 2 .25x.125x.125 Tees, 1 elbow, 5 plastic tube > inserts and one > tube Tee can be had for a whoppin $18.50. > > The thickness of the KR fuselage would be a very good candidate for > the use > of this rivet. > > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:27:57 -0600 From: "Ron Eason" To: "KRnet" Subject: Re: KR>Gorilla Glue Message-ID: <028c01c3d939$cd05ab90$6501a8c0@Administration> References: <8b.1082229.2d332295@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 2 I have used urethane based glue "Gorilla" Glue" being one of them other manufactures have similar adhesives. Visit your local hardware store and check the lables. I used it mostly on foam to wood work and foam to foam. Use epoxy were required don't substitute one for the other. KRRon ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 4:05 PM Subject: KR>Gorilla Glue > Hello... > Has anyone looked into using the new "Gorilla" Glue for wooden A/C > construction? I'm about to begin building new wings for my KR, and I > wonder if would be OK. > Thanks...Sherman Swofford > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:35:36 -0500 From: "Les Criscillo" To: "KRnet" Subject: Re: KR>These 7 things: Auto vs Aero Engines for Aircraft Message-ID: <027b01c3d93a$df0f2c70$0300a8c0@your1rnfg39627> References: <20040110021129.78033.qmail@web40807.mail.yahoo.com> <000801c3d924$a6b3d800$6501a8c0@Administration> <006101c3d933$3109ef40$03fea8c0@davids> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Precedence: list Message: 3 I applaud the thinking here. Everyone likes to review anecdotal data-My = brother's friend's co-worker.........I saw a car on the side of the = road... But did you notice the 10,000 that drove by that day that = functioned perfectly?=20 When you look at the actual failure rate given the millions of vehicles = on the road today, there I am guessing that the evidence would support = the inherent reliability of an electronic ignition.=20 It has been pointed out that there are structural differences between = auto conversions and purpose designed aircraft engines. I liked the = previous posts that required you develop a mission statement. Define = the purpose of your project, and design and develop components around = that purpose. That will maximize your efforts, safety and ultimate = utility.=20 Les Criscillo Tampa, FL Lcriscil@tampabay.rr.com http://groups.msn.com/LesLifeandfriends/homepage ----- Original Message -----=20 From: David Mikesell=20 To: Ron Eason ; KRnet=20 Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 12:40 Subject: Re: KR>These 7 things: Auto vs Aero Engines for Aircraft Well the crank shaft on a auto engine in most cases is supported by = the use of a reduction drive to get the maximum efficency....and I don't see = how good logic comes into play to say single ignition systems are and will fail............be honest with a modern electronic ignition and fuel injection system that is in every car produced, what is the actual = failure rate in a direct proportion to aircraft magnetos that are rebuilt = every year and I am only counting the ones rebuilt due to failure???? Well all of = the shops I have talk to about magneto (since I am always doing business = with them for my customers) say 10 out of every 65 mags they send out = rebuilt get returned in 2 to 3 years due to failure..........yet I have had 3 cars = all with electronic ignition and each one with over 100,000 miles that are sitting outside right now just like millions of other people who have = never every had anything done to the ignition or fuel injection system = except changing the spark plugs and wires. David Mikesell 23597 N. Hwy 99 Acampo, CA 95220 209-609-8774 skyguynca@skyguynca.com www.skyguynca.com ----- Original Message -----=20 From: "Ron Eason" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 7:56 AM Subject: Re: KR>These 7 things: Auto vs Aero Engines for Aircraft > Very good. Good engineering logic and purpose. This is one for the achieves. ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html End of KRnet Digest, Vol 278, Issue 2 *************************************