601 Canopy - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T23:42:27Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/601-canopy?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A250184&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI second Jacob's point (excus…tag:zenith.aero,2012-11-24:2606393:Comment:2501842012-11-24T06:06:21.811ZJames Robertshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JamesRoberts
I second Jacob's point (excuse the pun) you have to ensure that if you are using a standard drill bit that you grind off the biting elements at the front of the bit so that the modified bit burns with attrition though the acrylic. Not knowing this I had two cracks on hot days as a result of it.<br />
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Don't also try and move the canopy on your own even if you are just readjusting the position. I talk from experience that scratch removal is a complete ball ache.
I second Jacob's point (excuse the pun) you have to ensure that if you are using a standard drill bit that you grind off the biting elements at the front of the bit so that the modified bit burns with attrition though the acrylic. Not knowing this I had two cracks on hot days as a result of it.<br />
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Don't also try and move the canopy on your own even if you are just readjusting the position. I talk from experience that scratch removal is a complete ball ache. Rich,
You might find somethin…tag:zenith.aero,2012-11-07:2606393:Comment:2476772012-11-07T12:40:43.819ZDan Dempseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanDempsey
<p>Rich,</p>
<p>You might find something usefull here:</p>
<p><a href="http://daniel.dempseyfamily.us/zodiac/canopy/index.html">http://daniel.dempseyfamily.us/zodiac/canopy/index.html</a></p>
<p>Rich,</p>
<p>You might find something usefull here:</p>
<p><a href="http://daniel.dempseyfamily.us/zodiac/canopy/index.html">http://daniel.dempseyfamily.us/zodiac/canopy/index.html</a></p> Hi
May already be in the ins…tag:zenith.aero,2012-11-07:2606393:Comment:2476722012-11-07T10:47:39.803ZJacobhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Jacob
<p>Hi</p>
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<p>May already be in the instructions but Linishing down a standard drill bit tip so it just turns in to a pointy end works wonders for drilling perspex just use your drill like a lathe on the linishing belt. Very handy if you don't have the perspex drill bits (which I've never tried using interestingly). This is what I've always done with 100% success rate, practice on a scrap piece you will see the tip pretty much melts it's way through. Can anyone shed some light on how…</p>
<p>Hi</p>
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<p>May already be in the instructions but Linishing down a standard drill bit tip so it just turns in to a pointy end works wonders for drilling perspex just use your drill like a lathe on the linishing belt. Very handy if you don't have the perspex drill bits (which I've never tried using interestingly). This is what I've always done with 100% success rate, practice on a scrap piece you will see the tip pretty much melts it's way through. Can anyone shed some light on how the proper drill bit go just out of interest?</p>
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<p>Jake</p> Hi Rich
Work on the canopy o…tag:zenith.aero,2012-11-06:2606393:Comment:2475022012-11-06T18:58:52.995ZAllan / Zenair Australiahttps://zenith.aero/profile/Allan30
Hi Rich<br/>
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Work on the canopy on warm to hot days<br/>
Work slowly and carefully<br/>
When trimming, make small adjustments you cannot add back to the canopy if you cut to much off<br/>
Find a mate to work with you don't try and move it around by yourself.<br/>
Most all have fun<br/>
Cheers
Hi Rich<br/>
<br/>
Work on the canopy on warm to hot days<br/>
Work slowly and carefully<br/>
When trimming, make small adjustments you cannot add back to the canopy if you cut to much off<br/>
Find a mate to work with you don't try and move it around by yourself.<br/>
Most all have fun<br/>
Cheers