Hello, does anyone have the wooden flaperon jigs that the manual has you build? I’d love to rent them rather than buy a band saw for a one time use. Just thought I’d check before spending money on a saw. Thanks
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Hello, does anyone have the wooden flaperon jigs that the manual has you build? I’d love to rent them rather than buy a band saw for a one time use. Just thought I’d check before spending money on a saw. Thanks
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Why can't you use a jigsaw?
John Brannen
Morris, IL
Sonerai IIL (Single Seat)
Kitfox 3/4 1050 - Rotax 582 (Back Flying and sold)
Kitfox IV 1050 - Rotax 582 (sold)
Kitfox IV 1200 Speedster - Rotax 912 UL (rebuilt and now flying)
Piper Twin Comanche (Sold)
Glasair 1 FT (Waiting to start)
Yeah I’m sure I could and might just do that but I assumed a bandsaw would get a much straighter cut.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
I'm in the same boat. I don't have a jigsaw or a band saw and don't feel like buying one for just one task. I mean, I know they're handy and it's not like I haven't seriously bloated my power tool cabinet already.
Possibly I could make a set of templates and then use my router.
Kitfox 5 (under construction)
Commercial SE/ME, CFII
Might be a bit of work, but an old-fashion hand coping saw could be used or except for covid protocols, check with local school trades dept and see if a student could make them as a project. Then again I have used my small bandsaw for much more than just the plane.
Rick
Harbor freight has a $20 jigsaw. If you are never going to use it again give it away. The new
owner will think you are a rich aviator and possibly volunteer to help you when you need help.
I have a band saw -- and would be more than happy to make you a set if someone could provide the correct pattern.
Dave.
That’s a very kind offer and I appreciate it but a member here is sending me his to use.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
No problem -- Incidentally, do you know where I can get a hold of the pattern anyway? I have a kit on order and I wouldn't mind making myself a set a head of time.