Original Posted By: JOEL CARROLL
Subject: Pietenpol-List: 2" strapsMaybe this will help others avoid the problem I've had. I fabicated the 2" straps that run between the lift strut fittingsby clamping everything in place on the fuselage and drilling the strapsto line up with the lift strut fittings . worked great , so I thought.after finish work and painting I bolted everything together on thefuselage, looked great . When I put the final tightening on the bolts (not excessive )the 2" straps bowed away from the fuselage( they were being compresed ) I had to take it all apart and cut a 1/32"slice out of the middle of the straps and weld them back together WHAT APAIN IN THE BUTT. I guess the wood compreses slightly when t bolts aretightened. How in the world are you supposed to fabricate a strap that takesthis compression into consideration. Am I the only one that has had thisproblem. Ed G Frustrated in Fl.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 19:48:35 -0700 (PDT)