Original Posted By: flyboy_120(at)webtv.net (Ed G.)
I am starting on the tail section, and have 2 questions:1. The main beam and leading edge and trailing edge are all differentthicknesses. Do you blend the pieces together by sanding so that thegussets lie flat, or do I have the wrong parts butting against each other?2. The diagonal braces are 3/4 thick, but the main beam where they join is5/8 thick. Again, sand the brace down enough so the gussets lie flat? Am Imissing something?TIAAl Swansonswans071(at)tc.umn.edu________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction Question
Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction Question
Original Posted By: Chris Tracy
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction QuestionNope.... Your not missing anything.....the diagonals are feathered downso the gussets lie in fair. Ed G.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:07:18 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction Question
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction QuestionNope.... Your not missing anything.....the diagonals are feathered downso the gussets lie in fair. Ed G.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:07:18 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction Question
Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction Question
Original Posted By: Doug413(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction QuestionIn a message dated 9/4/01 4:33:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, swans071(at)tc.umn.edu writes:> I am starting on the tail section, and have 2 questions:> > 1. The main beam and leading edge and trailing edge are all different> thicknesses. Do you blend the pieces together by sanding so that the> gussets lie flat, or do I have the wrong parts butting against each other?> > 2. The diagonal braces are 3/4 thick, but the main beam where they join is> 5/8 thick. Again, sand the brace down enough so the gussets lie flat? Am I> Al,I step the parts down to the desired thickness in the area of the gusset on the table saw. Half the thickness on one side and half on the other, then blend and feather the saw blade curve area with a rasp. Further, I actually use 1/2 X1 for the bottom of the vertical and shim to 5/8" where it joins to the T section, and the same technique on the ends of the tail surfaces and other places (thickness as appropriate). The 1/2 " joins the leading edge with no trimming and accommodates a 1/2X 1" main beam for the vertical only. Use 1/8 X 1/4 fill stick as needed. Hope you get the idea. Doug Bryant Wichita, Ks________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail Construction QuestionIn a message dated 9/4/01 4:33:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, swans071(at)tc.umn.edu writes:> I am starting on the tail section, and have 2 questions:> > 1. The main beam and leading edge and trailing edge are all different> thicknesses. Do you blend the pieces together by sanding so that the> gussets lie flat, or do I have the wrong parts butting against each other?> > 2. The diagonal braces are 3/4 thick, but the main beam where they join is> 5/8 thick. Again, sand the brace down enough so the gussets lie flat? Am I> Al,I step the parts down to the desired thickness in the area of the gusset on the table saw. Half the thickness on one side and half on the other, then blend and feather the saw blade curve area with a rasp. Further, I actually use 1/2 X1 for the bottom of the vertical and shim to 5/8" where it joins to the T section, and the same technique on the ends of the tail surfaces and other places (thickness as appropriate). The 1/2 " joins the leading edge with no trimming and accommodates a 1/2X 1" main beam for the vertical only. Use 1/8 X 1/4 fill stick as needed. Hope you get the idea. Doug Bryant Wichita, Ks________________________________________________________________________________