How to cut rudders for ca hinge
05-29-2003, 01:28 PM
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How to cut rudders for ca hinge
In our Quickies (AMA424) we always use ca hinge, but the problem I always have is to cut straight. I normally use a scalpel and the blade will to often come out on the side of the rudder.
Therefor i wonder if anyone uses the GratetPlanes slot cut and if it will do this job easily?
Maybe someone had some other technic to share.
Therefor i wonder if anyone uses the GratetPlanes slot cut and if it will do this job easily?
Maybe someone had some other technic to share.
05-29-2003, 01:45 PM
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Yes to the GP slot cutter
That one tool is what keeps me in this hobby. If I had to cut one more hinge slot with a blade, I'd take up model trains. Once you get one of those cutters and practice on some scraps, it will put a smile on your face. 
05-29-2003, 03:19 PM
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How to cut rudders for ca hinge
On quickee tails, I think it is easier to do fiberglass hinges like Bill Vargas's method on the NMPRA site.
The only time I've had a tough time doing the slots with a xacto blade was when the wood was too hard. Some of the Doddger Stabs use to be pretty tough.
The slot tool does help, but if the wood is light, the xacto shouldn't be a problem.
The only time I've had a tough time doing the slots with a xacto blade was when the wood was too hard. Some of the Doddger Stabs use to be pretty tough.
The slot tool does help, but if the wood is light, the xacto shouldn't be a problem.
05-29-2003, 07:50 PM
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GraetPlanes Slot cut
Ok, thanks everyone the smile is already here in my face. I will ordered directly.Regarding the Bill method I tried that once on my SuperQuicke (same as your AMA428) and ending up with not so good result. They where a little to soft but when I put on some more epoxy after some good suggestions from both Dave and Bill (Thanks too you) they went pretty good actually. But that one is now on store for next machine.
Thank's everyone and sorry for broken english.
