Pietenpol-List: Tail feather hinges

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Original Posted By: "Larry Neal"
I'm installing strap type hinges in the rudder and elevator. I cut a slit inthe leading edge of the rudder and elev. where each hinge goes as well as aslit in the vertical and horizontal stab trailing edge .The hinges are gluedin the cutout with T88 and then I drilled two 3/16 holes in each and securedwith 3/16 pop rivets.Anybody see any problems with this??----- Original Message -----

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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Sounds like a pretty heavy way to go - strap hinges aren't light and Pietsare notorioulsy tail heavy already. I also don't think I would use poprivets on a wooden structure - too much chance of crushing the wood. Whynot just build it to the plans?Jack -----Original Message-----

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Original Posted By: Mark
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Original Posted By: John McNarry
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Original Posted By: "Michael Brusilow"
Thanks for the reply and the encouraging answer. Mark----- Original Message -----

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Original Posted By: Mark [mailto:markmc(at)bluebonnet.net]
I would worry a bit about the pop rivets crushing the wood. Maybe a washeron each end before you fasten it.Gene HubbardSan Diego-----Original Message-----