Great Planes Pete 'n Poke 40 Kit - GPMA0493 - Manual (Page 10)

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3. If you have a Great Planes Slot Machine hinge slotting
tool, cut the hinge slots in all of the tail surfaces. If you do not
have a Slot Machine, cut the hinge slots as described below:
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A. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to cut a shallow
slit on the centerline at the hinge slot location. This initial
cut is to establish the location of the hinge slot, so don’t cut
deep and stay on the line.
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B. Make more cuts straight into the wood, going
deeper each time. As shown by the arrows in the sketch,
carefully
swing the knife in both directions and push the
blade back and forth to make a slot that will accommodate
the hinge.
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C. Drill a 3/32" hole, 1/2" deep in the center of the hinge
slots. Use a rotary tool with a drill bit or a carbide cutter for
the best results. After drilling the holes, clean out the slots
with a knife blade.
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4. Cut nine 3/4" x 1" hinges as shown on the plan from
the CA hinge strip. Snip the corners off so they go in easier.
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5. Temporarily join the elevators to the stab and the
rudder to the fin with the hinges. Lengthen or deepen any
hinge slots as necessary so the rudder aligns with the fin
and the elevators align with the stab. (One elevator is shown
off the stab just so you can see the hinges).
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6. Position the elevator joiner wire on both elevators as
shown. Mark the location of the ends of the wire on the
elevators.
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7. Drill a 9/64" (or 1/8") hole 3/4" deep through the leading
edge of both elevators for the joiner wire.
AND #11 BLADE
WITH HOBBY KNIFE
CUT HINGE SLOT
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