honeycombing foam cores

[Del Rykert]

Thanks for that tip Ken..
     del

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Blackwell" <kblackw at adelphia.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 6:13 AM
Subject: Re: honeycombing foam cores


> Rather than mess up your soldering tip....just insert a loop of  #10 
> copper electrical wire (w/o insulation) in place of the tip. Then you can 
> shape the loop to suit your cutting/melting needs.
>
> The Dremel thing really works. I use this for making slots/grooves 
> etc.....but a bit messy......keep the vacuum cleaner handy.
>
> On the other hand, I'm not convinced that honeycombing is necessary....IF 
> IF the rest of the airplane is going to allow you to come in at a 
> reasonable weight. A honeycombed wing takes more delicate handling...and 
> if you ara clutz like me...this may be a disadvantage.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ken Blackwell
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Del Rykert" <drykert at localnet.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 4:26 AM
> Subject: Re: honeycombing foam cores
>
>
>> Mike..   I have also used a Weller soldering gun.,..  Messes up the tip 
>> for soldering but I just change to different tip. My gun has 2 stage and 
>> low setting works fine.
>>
>>        del
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mike Hester" <kerlock at comcast.net>
>> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 8:07 PM
>> Subject: Re: honeycombing foam cores
>>
>>
>>> Thanks guys, all of you. I think I'll try out that hot knife thingy from 
>>> CST first, that sure sounds like a lot less trouble.
>>>
>>> And I usually build all balsa wings/tail, I am just about to mess with 
>>> some foam and I like options =) I'm not afraid to fill the garbage can 
>>> with messed up parts. Err actually the floor, it gets to the can 
>>> eventually....maybe like twice a year......
>>>
>>> Thanks guys,
>>> -Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Koenig, Tom" <Tom.Koenig at actewagl.com.au>
>>> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 7:05 PM
>>> Subject: RE: honeycombing foam cores
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> And this can be the difference between legal and not legal!
>>>
>>>
>>
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