How do you sand the leading edge of the elevator?
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RE: How do you sand the leading edge of the elevator?
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I'm in the process of sanding the bevel on the ailerons for my Tiger 60. Earlier I was sitting here thinking about how I could set up a disc or spindle sander to do the job. Moot point, since I don't have either one![sm=angry.gif]
I'm in the process of sanding the bevel on the ailerons for my Tiger 60. Earlier I was sitting here thinking about how I could set up a disc or spindle sander to do the job. Moot point, since I don't have either one![sm=angry.gif]
The first bevel is the critical step.
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RE: How do you sand the leading edge of the elevator?
So what would you guys consider the best angle to sand the leading edge of a control surface? i have read both 60 and 45 degrees have been used.
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So what would you guys consider the best angle to sand the leading edge of a control surface? i have read both 60 and 45 degrees have been used.
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So what would you guys consider the best angle to sand the leading edge of a control surface? i have read both 60 and 45 degrees have been used.
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Here is where past experience and or the print comes in handy. If the elevator is only going to move a minimal amount, then use the shallower bevel, but if you're preparing a 3D concept with a large volume of deflection, you'll need the 45 degree bevel worked into a semi-circle.
As you hinge either shape, you'll see the action and how it works.
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RE: How do you sand the leading edge of the elevator?
What I ended up doing is using a razor plane to shave away the bulk of the material. Final shaping and alignment are being done with a tool provided in the kit (Carl Goldberg Tiger 60) that holds a piece of sandpaper at a 45* angle. Once the control surfaces are attached all gaps will be sealed.
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RE: How do you sand the leading edge of the elevator?
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What I ended up doing is using a razor plane to shave away the bulk of the material. Final shaping and alignment are being done with a tool provided in the kit (Carl Goldberg Tiger 60) that holds a piece of sandpaper at a 45* angle. Once the control surfaces are attached all gaps will be sealed.
What I ended up doing is using a razor plane to shave away the bulk of the material. Final shaping and alignment are being done with a tool provided in the kit (Carl Goldberg Tiger 60) that holds a piece of sandpaper at a 45* angle. Once the control surfaces are attached all gaps will be sealed.
In time, you'll be doing a lot of edges and mastering the art of shaping.