John's Build

[bbs428]

Just read thru your build John. Very nice photo's and write ups.
I appreciate your workmanship.

I hope to shamelessly plagiarize some of your (and others) problem solving ideas into my build.

All the best

[HighWing]

I had the same thoughts. I had a lot of add ons as I built and don't regret a single one. I always felt it better to do the deed rather than possibly thinking down the line, I wish I had. Much easier in the normal build sequence, though it does adds time to the log. And delay the magic of the first flight.

[jrevens]

Mine will be a little different machine, what with the Oratex fabric and many other things, but I am very much a "builder/experimenter" at heart (as opposed to an "assembler" only)... I'd like to think I'm much like Lowell and many others on this forum. Thank you all for the very kind comments.

[rv9ralph]

John, your workmanship is impeccable! I have a question, where did you get the brake line that goes from the bottom of the gear leg to the caliper? I am converting my KF3 gear from stock to Grove and am looking for that connection.

Ralph
Livermore, CA

[jrevens]

Thanks Ralph... I'm unsure what the policy is about publishing info on companies who are not advertisers on this forum. I may have screwed up in the past, so I've sent you a private message.

[DesertFox4]

John and all. "the admin." has no problem with members talking about any product on the forums that they personally use or that makes their aircraft safer or lighter or more fun. Only product manufacturers or their employees must be paid sponsors to come on the website and promote their products.
We all benefit from actual experiences so share away and John, great workmanship by the way. Love the photos.

[jrevens]

John and all. "the admin." has no problem with members talking about any product on the forums that they personally use or that makes their aircraft safer or lighter or more fun...

Thank you Steve! I wasn't sure, and I respect & appreciate the sponsors of this great resource. I just didn't want to step on anyone's toes.

The brake lines are S.S. braided with a Teflon liner. I used the -3 size (3/16"). They came from ANPLUMBING.com (Earl's Store #1) in California. I used 10" lines in the picture. Could've gone a little shorter & used a 45 deg. fitting at the bottom of the gear leg, but I decided that I prefered a little extra clearance & flexibility where the line comes close to the bleeder fitting. The caliper assembly also comes off nicely for changing the linings without having to disconnect the hose.
I've fabricated stainless braided teflon & other types of hose, using reusable fittings many times, but they are much more expensive. These pre-made ones are very good.

[Paul Z]

Here's the other side of the firewall, showing cabin heater detail & my ground buss.

Where did you get the on and off flow switch for the heater? It looks like something Jeggs would sell. Well it's not in their catalog that I can find.

[Av8r3400]

I did similar braided stainless brake lines. (Summit). I went shorter, so I had to plumb with the bleeder on top. I like your lines better than mine...

[mr bill]

John: Assuming your hoses were prefabricated with fittings already installed, is there a part number for your hose?