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  • Fuel Tank Strap Tensioners

    I'm in the process of building the fuel tank straps, etc... for my Patrol. Does anybody have a good idea for a way to make the tensioners other than trying to drill through a 3/8" rod? That strikes me as an issue to keep good and square.
    David Edgemon RV-9A N42DE flying RV-8 N48DE flying Patrol #232 N553DE in progress ! Plans built.

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    How about sliding it inside a 1/2 square tube? Or a set of v blocks. There are also drilling fixtures for drilling into round stock. Dan scratch build patrol #243
    Dan - Scratch building Patrol # 243.

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    • #3
      Hi David Just make a little drill jig from a piece of rectangle or square bar. [IMG]
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        Gavin, You've been busy! I was thinking about a jig just like that today. Figured somebody would make cross dowels that would work, but none to be found. Guess we'll go into jig mode
        David Edgemon RV-9A N42DE flying RV-8 N48DE flying Patrol #232 N553DE in progress ! Plans built.

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        • #5
          Nice solution, I will do it the same way!
          Dave Bottita The Desert Bearhawk
          Project Plans #1299
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