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woxofswa

Joined: 12 Aug 2008
Posts: 349
Location: AZ

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:22 pm Post subject: Firewall access

I need to punch a couple of access points through my firewall for my A/C lines.



Unfortunately, I don't have my finishing kit or motor mount yet.



I am considering one point directly (an inch or two) below the heater valve on the Captain's side and the other about the same height over on the FO side near the sidewall.



My biggest fear is running these and later finding out that they conflict with something else.  Can anyone ahead of me comment on those locations?



Thanks in advance.

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Myron Nelson
Mesa, AZ
Flew May 10 2014

woxofswa

Joined: 12 Aug 2008
Posts: 349
Location: AZ

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Firewall access

This is what I ended up doing.  I didn't want to run a hot hose through a hot center tunnel and Deems suggested that the FO side of the firewall has more access.  I didn't have a lot of room because of rudder pedal access.  I hope it works with the engine mount.  I can use 90 deg fittings at the engine side if I need to.

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Myron Nelson
Mesa, AZ
Flew May 10 2014

woxofswa

Joined: 12 Aug 2008
Posts: 349
Location: AZ

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: Firewall access

I glassed out a bulge in my side panel to run the larger low pressure return line there.

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Myron Nelson
Mesa, AZ
Flew May 10 2014

woodsie

Joined: 09 Mar 2010
Posts: 18
Location: New Zealand

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:04 pm Post subject: Firewall access

Hey all.



This sounds like a stupid question, but I'm about to start work on my

empennage in a few weeks and am getting my workshop sorted out.



I've got a good set of tools coming from PlaneTools, but am wondering about

setting up a work bench.  How big?  I'm going to build the bench from

scratch, so wondering how wide and long would be good, since I can make it

any dimension then I might as well make it right...



Tony Woods

Not started anything yet!!

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Woodsie
waiting for Empennage to arrive Smile

rwwende

Joined: 12 Mar 2010
Posts: 23

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:19 am Post subject: Firewall access

I went with 4x8

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rleffler

Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Posts: 680

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:47 am Post subject: Firewall access

I went with two of the standard EAA benches.  Small enough they don't get in

the way in a two car garage, but when you put them end to end, just right

for working on the wings.



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n223rv(at)wolflakeairport
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:41 am Post subject: Firewall access

I have a 4x4 and a 4x8.



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On Apr 17, 2010, at 3:00 AM, "Tony Woods" <twoods(at)sesa.af> wrote:



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 Hey all.



 This sounds like a stupid question, but I'm about to start work on my

 empennage in a few weeks and am getting my workshop sorted out.



 I've got a good set of tools coming from PlaneTools, but am  

 wondering about

 setting up a work bench.  How big?  I'm going to build the bench from

 scratch, so wondering how wide and long would be good, since I can  

 make it

 any dimension then I might as well make it right...



 Tony Woods

 Not started anything yet!!

Lew Gallagher

Joined: 04 Jan 2008
Posts: 402
Location: Greenville , SC

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:30 am Post subject: Re: Firewall access

Hey Myron,



That not only looks slick and professional, I can't believe you did that in two days!  My owner/pilot has been talking a/c after he came back from his cross training in TX -- can you imagine doing all this after the fact?  Sheesh!



Hey Tony, 



We actually used the crates that parts came in.  One is 4X8, the other 4X9.5  -- just turned them upside down, stuck some legs on them and covered the top with carpet.



Oh yeah, it would be a good idea to start a new thread next time when you change the subject.



Later, - Lew



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woodsie

Joined: 09 Mar 2010
Posts: 18
Location: New Zealand

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:37 am Post subject: Firewall access

Thank you!  I think a big piece of solid ply is going to work well.  

I'll keep you posted on progress in a month or so when my boys and I  

get started. I'm sure I'll have many newbie questions 

Cheers

Tony



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On 18/04/2010, at 0:39, Michael Kraus <n223rv(at)wolflakeairport.net>  

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 I have a 4x4 and a 4x8.



 Sent from my iPhone



 On Apr 17, 2010, at 3:00 AM, "Tony Woods" <twoods(at)sesa.af> wrote:



> 

>

> Hey all.

>

> This sounds like a stupid question, but I'm about to start work on my

> empennage in a few weeks and am getting my workshop sorted out.

>

> I've got a good set of tools coming from PlaneTools, but am  

> wondering about

> setting up a work bench.  How big?  I'm going to build the bench from

> scratch, so wondering how wide and long would be good, since I can  

> make it

> any dimension then I might as well make it right...

>

> Tony Woods

> Not started anything yet!!

>

>

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rene(at)felker.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:20 am Post subject: Firewall access

I already had a sturdy 4 X 8 workbench with a vise mounted on it.  I added

two fold up tables from Costco.  They are easy to use, move and put out of

the way when needed.  Once i was working on the fuselage, I made a 4 X 6

platform ....about a foot high with carpet on the top.....to work on the

fuselage and cabin top.  Once I was ready to put the gear on, I put the

fuselage up on the Costco table.



Things to consider....

Dimbling table....where to build it and/or put it.

You will need an 8 foot flat surface for the trailing edge of the flaps

The wings are 12 feet long, I used the two fold up tables



I had plenty of room in my garage during the summer because I could move my

wife's car outside, but in the winter I could not use her side.  So I had to

shuffle stuff around to work.  Unless you have plenty of room, I would not

get to carried away building stuff until you need it.  Items you may or may

not need...



Wing stands

Fixture for wing leading edge and fuel tanks

Fixture for flaps

Rene'

801-721-6080

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rene(at)felker.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:38 am Post subject: Firewall access

One more thing.  When you are building your table(s) you need to make sure

at least one edge of the table deck extends beyond the table frame.  For

example while I was working on the wing, I clamped the spar to the table.



Rene'

801-721-6080

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rv10rob(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:14 am Post subject: Firewall access

Space in my garage is at a premium, so I made a 8x2 and 5x2 modified EAA tables, which have worked great.  



 On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Tony SESA <twoods(at)sesa.af (twoods(at)sesa.af)> wrote:

 [quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: Tony SESA <twoods(at)sesa.af (twoods(at)sesa.af)>

 

Thank you!  I think a big piece of solid ply is going to work well. I'll keep you posted on progress in a month or so when my boys and I get started. I'm sure I'll have many newbie questions 

Cheers

 Tony



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I have a 4x4 and a 4x8.



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On Apr 17, 2010, at 3:00 AM, "Tony Woods" <twoods(at)sesa.af (twoods(at)sesa.af)> wrote:



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Hey all.



This sounds like a stupid question, but I'm about to start work on my

empennage in a few weeks and am getting my workshop sorted out.



I've got a good set of tools coming from PlaneTools, but am wondering about

 setting up a work bench.  How big?  I'm going to build the bench from

scratch, so wondering how wide and long would be good, since I can make it

any dimension then I might as well make it right...



Tony Woods

 Not started anything yet!!





	




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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:47 am Post subject: Firewall access

To make two benches, I got four of the adjustable sawhorses (Stanley) and a couple solid core doors placed on top.  This was good for reconfiguration and easy to take apart, then lean against the wall to get them out of the way.   I think the doors were around $50.00 each.  I was able to drill into them, then eventually dispose of them when finished.  Over a period of years, it can cup a little ....just add a third sawhorse in the middle.  Easier to clamp to these benches, too. 

  

Also, used some of the tool chest liner that comes in rolls on top of the benches.  This kept aluminum fragments away from the parts and minimized scratching. 

  

Here's a pic:  http://websites.expercraft.com/seanb/images/55746378243547ff171177.jpg 

  

  

Sean Blair 

COS RV-7A 

  

  

  



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