Re: Problem: Cutting prop outlines

From: <mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:21:42 -0000

I tried using the Tyson stripper and it had only one thousandths of an inch variation. Thanks to the person who suggested it off-list.

Regards.
Mike Kirda

--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "mkirda@..." <mkirda@...> wrote:
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> Greetings.
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> So I am trying to cut prop outlines today and just having the worst time.
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> The balsa sheet is supported full length by blue tape. Using A2Z balsa stripper with broken Candidus blade. Balsa is 0.025". I rotate both micrometer heads half a turn, which equates to 0.025". Cut it and it is 15-18 thousandths. Turn again half turn, and get 30 thousandths. It is almost consistent - too thin, too thick, too thin, too thick. Except once in a while I get one that is what I need.
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> Half a sheet is gone, I have two usable outlines. Can it be the Candidus blade is too thin? Wanders maybe? Suggestions?
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> Regards.
> Mike Kirda
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Received on Mon Sep 03 2012 - 15:21:45 CEST