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There are many ways to roll the leading edge. One possible solution is to get a white powder coated steel closet rod at home depot, then go to the tools section and find a socket that fits snuggly into it. Drill two or three 1/8th holes through the rod and socket (with a tungsten carbide drill bit) and pop rivet the rod to the socket. Using a socket wrench with a universal joint, you can easily exert plenty of rolling force into the rod. Tape the skin to the rod using heavy duty duct tape. | There are many ways to roll the leading edge. One possible solution is to get a white powder coated steel closet rod at home depot, then go to the tools section and find a socket that fits snuggly into it. Drill two or three 1/8th holes through the rod and socket (with a tungsten carbide drill bit) and pop rivet the rod to the socket. Using a socket wrench with a universal joint, you can easily exert plenty of rolling force into the rod. Tape the skin to the rod using heavy duty duct tape. | ||
I used the pipe method as described in the instructions using lots of painter's tape to attach it to the skin. But I had to start with a l-1/4" outer diameter and then switch to a smaller diameter pipe to finish the job. You have to roll it much further than 90 degrees to get it to sit at more or less 90 degrees. Also, when you roll, make sure you don't crease the skin along the front spar. I lay the rudder with the skin against the table and then I press down against the table while I roll. I used vice grips on the end of the PVC pipe to apply more torque to the rotation. | |||
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