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cbl527 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 51 Location: Middletown, RI

I'm hoping somebody on the forum happens to own a micrometer AND a REV with the SLE and can tell me the outer and inner diameter of the SLE and the standard REV down spar. I want to get some PEKR fittings to match these spars.

Thanks
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Chuck
Middletown, RI

KiteSquid · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:30 pm Post subject:

I assume you mean the Revolution 1.5 SLE kite NOT the Revolution 1 SLE kite.

I have a digital and a dial caliper at home.

I have some rev SLE spars.

I dont think I have any stock down spars...............

If I rememember when I get home I will try to measure what I have....

Have you asked this question over at GWTW as there are more sport kite pilots there than here...it might get you a quicker response if I dont remember to measure some tonight.
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KiteSquid
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cbl527 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 51 Location: Middletown, RI

Yes, Rev 1.5 SLE outer and inner diameter. Someday I'll get a micrometer. It would probably help me with checking bike parts as well!

I'll corss post over to GWTW quad thread as well.

Thanks.
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Chuck
Middletown, RI

KiteSquid · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:59 pm Post subject:

Get a digital or dial caliper for a lot less, but of course they are not as accurate.

HERE is a dial type that Steve sells.
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AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.

KiteSquid · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:15 am Post subject:

My rev 1.5 SLE measured out:

Leading Edge 0.483" OD, 0.433" ID
Vertical Tube 0.310" OD, 0.249" OD with the Ultralight sticker on it.
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.

Fool · Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 103 Location: Dayton, OH

Just for future ref. Micrometers can't measure ID only OD and thickness of material. Unless you get adaptors but then you're just as accurate as a good pair of calipers. I was a machinist for a few years at a tool and die shop and still have a lot of my measuring tools. most of my stuff is brown & sharp. I also have a few starrett indicators and a 0-1" micrometer from them. Really if you're not using these tools day in and day out I'd suggest just picking up a cheap set and having them calibrated. I know you can get a set of 6" calipers for around $20 and that's all you really need for measuring spars.
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Dayton, OH

KiteSquid · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:58 pm Post subject:

I agree with Chris, who is not....a fool

I have both Dial calipers and Digital Calipers that I use to measure kite spars... Which ever pair is closer to me in the KiteCavrin.

I do not own a micrometer as I do not use them often enough nor do I need to be that accurate in what I do...

Now if I could just find an affordable milling machine and lathe so I colud make my own connectors, I would be all set....
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.

cbl527 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 51 Location: Middletown, RI

Thanks all. I not on;y got the measurements I needed, I learned the difference betwen a micrometer and a dial caliper. Tanks!
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Chuck
Middletown, RI