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Old December 13th 06, 11:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
jls
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Default aluminum rib, aluminum spar, holes drilled but screws broken off


jls wrote:
I'm rebuilding a Super Cub wing and the flanges on the ribs and the


blahblahblah. Larry, you damn long-winded thing, you.

OK, guys, here's what the friendly engineer says. Use a 3/32 cobalt
drill bit. Drill at 28k rpm or better and use cutting oil, ie,
kerosene and lard. Hit it and back it off; hit it and back it off.

Will let you know how it works, although I bought a lot of that other
recommended stuff and a diamond burr the dentists use.