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Title: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: Ty Marcucci on May 15, 2012, 07:36:23 PM: I'm sure you do this, but I have never seen it said or written. When building a wing on tubes or rods, be sure to TURN/TWIST the rods at least once a day. It seems epoxy and certain adhesives are insidious about getting on the tubes and gluing them to the ribs. Real PITA to get the tubes out a few days later. Catch it before then. D>K
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: Mark Scarborough on May 15, 2012, 10:47:57 PM: Oh but I do,, I had a similar issue on the Avenger,, and with a rib every inch,, its a real problem,, thankfully, the rib lightening holes were precut with laser tabs and the tubes were in the cutout sections, so that helped,, ( and yes, I planned it that way for just that contingency
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: Wynn Robins on May 15, 2012, 10:57:16 PM: Quote from: Ty Marcucci on May 15, 2012, 07:36:23 PM
I'm sure you do this, but I have never seen it said or written. When building a wing on tubes or rods, be sure to TURN/TWIST the rods at least once a day. It seems epoxy and certain adhesives are insidious about getting on the tubes and glueing them to the ribs. Real PITA to get the tubes out a few days later. Catch it before then. Knowwhatimeanvern? H^^ D>K LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~

come on Ty - this is a simple tip if your using tubes (Like ali arrow shafts) take a pen gas torch and send flame down the tube to heat it up from the inside - then grab the end with a cloth and lightly twist - the heat makes the glue let go in most instances...
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: jim gilmore on May 17, 2012, 11:09:52 PM: There is a simple solution to prevent gluing of rods....
Wax the rods prior to placing the ribs on them.
That way the glue cannot adhere to the rods.
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: Martin Quartim on May 18, 2012, 08:04:52 AM: I spry mine with silicon lubricant.

Martin
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: Larry Renger on May 18, 2012, 10:17:42 PM: They must be very limber, but doesn't that lead to warps? LL~
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: Gary Anderson on May 21, 2012, 01:43:31 PM: Hi Guys,

I found that when ya use the A-Justo-jig it best to be sure ya have the supports on the correct side of the rib. It sure helps when ya pull the rods out and yes ya pull with a twisting motion. I just spray mine with WD-40 and wipe them off, works for me. Haven't had trouble with glue on rods but how that its in my head, I bet the next round every rib will be glued????

Ya! Ty thanks for the tip??? Ha Ha just kidding

God Bless
Gary
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on May 28, 2012, 11:27:27 AM: I use 1/4" steel rods for my wing jig. I tack everything together with CA, and have yet to get any on the steel rods. After all, you don't slop CA around. "Just a dab will do 'ya". Off the jig, I usually go over any critical glue joints with good ol' Ambroid.

Floyd
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on June 01, 2012, 09:33:38 AM: Yes, but anyone that careless with slopping CA around should wear safety glasses!

Floyd
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: Tim Wescott on June 01, 2012, 09:59:51 AM: Quote from: Ty Marcucci on May 28, 2012, 02:52:21 PM
Yes Floyd, but you are a perfectionist

I manage the building speed of a perfectionist, but somehow my stuff never looks as good as Floyd's
Title: Re: Big hint when building with tubes/rods.
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on June 07, 2012, 08:22:25 PM: If I'm so great, then howscome I never get over 14 Appearance Points? If one looks closely, I suppose I get what I deserve!

Floyd