Original Posted By: "Richard Navratril"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002Two Questions( 1 ) What are the dates for the Broadhead convention this year?( 2 ) I'm trying to remember the names of the motel/hotels nearby I think in Monroe Anyone know the name of 1 or 2thanks Henry Williams ( about to try TIG welder for the first time ) ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002
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HenryKeep at it with the TIG. I have been taking a welding class doing aluminumTIG. It takes a bit of adjustment but you will get it.Dick----- Original Message -----
HenryKeep at it with the TIG. I have been taking a welding class doing aluminumTIG. It takes a bit of adjustment but you will get it.Dick----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: damp shop
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I have my piet in a basement as well. I read in I think "Hoadley's" book onwood, a great resource,about a simple device to monitor the changes in humidity of the wood.1-cut a small block of the wood you are concerned about to about 1"x2"x 3"or whatever is close.2- heat it in an oven to about 200 degrees weighing it occasionally untilthe drop in weight levels off. This should be "oven dry" no absorbedmoisture. (Don't use the micro wave!)3-hang the block on a first class lever made of coat hanger wire. make thefulcrum closer to the block. A cup hook screwed into the block allows it tobe easily removed. ballast the opposite end with wrapped solder wire untilthe lever balances almost level the block end slightly high.4- mount the fulcrum on a sheet of smooth plywood and mark the pointer'sposition when balanced. this is the "oven dry" reference point.5- over a period of a few days mark the change in lever position as theblock re-absorbs atmospheric moisture.6- Weight the block and work out the change as a %. this will be themoisture content of the wood in its current environment.7- when ever you get worried about the storage of your wood note the leverposition and relax.John Mc-----Original Message-----
I have my piet in a basement as well. I read in I think "Hoadley's" book onwood, a great resource,about a simple device to monitor the changes in humidity of the wood.1-cut a small block of the wood you are concerned about to about 1"x2"x 3"or whatever is close.2- heat it in an oven to about 200 degrees weighing it occasionally untilthe drop in weight levels off. This should be "oven dry" no absorbedmoisture. (Don't use the micro wave!)3-hang the block on a first class lever made of coat hanger wire. make thefulcrum closer to the block. A cup hook screwed into the block allows it tobe easily removed. ballast the opposite end with wrapped solder wire untilthe lever balances almost level the block end slightly high.4- mount the fulcrum on a sheet of smooth plywood and mark the pointer'sposition when balanced. this is the "oven dry" reference point.5- over a period of a few days mark the change in lever position as theblock re-absorbs atmospheric moisture.6- Weight the block and work out the change as a %. this will be themoisture content of the wood in its current environment.7- when ever you get worried about the storage of your wood note the leverposition and relax.John Mc-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002
Original Posted By: "Kent Hallsten"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002DickI wish I was taking a class, but I'll see if I can get it - I did a little at Oshkosh and Ive lots of metal to pratice onHenry ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002DickI wish I was taking a class, but I'll see if I can get it - I did a little at Oshkosh and Ive lots of metal to pratice onHenry ________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002
Original Posted By: "D.Dale Johnson"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Broadhead 2002
Pietenpol-List: Broadhead 2002
Original Posted By: "Gary McNeel, Jr."
Pieter's,I just had to commit in writing on my vacation schedule for the American Flight Simulation shop and was un certian about the offical 2002 datesfor Broadhead. I e-mailed Gar Williamsand got a prompt reply staiting that Broadhead will be the 19th 20th and 21st ofJuly 2002.I told Gar I would post the dats on the list as Grant has not updated the BPA page in a very long time and it stillshows 2001 dates only. Gene in St Louis------------------------------------------------Can a Web portal forever change your life?Win up to $25 Million on iWon - click here!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 00:11:23 -0500
Pieter's,I just had to commit in writing on my vacation schedule for the American Flight Simulation shop and was un certian about the offical 2002 datesfor Broadhead. I e-mailed Gar Williamsand got a prompt reply staiting that Broadhead will be the 19th 20th and 21st ofJuly 2002.I told Gar I would post the dats on the list as Grant has not updated the BPA page in a very long time and it stillshows 2001 dates only. Gene in St Louis------------------------------------------------Can a Web portal forever change your life?Win up to $25 Million on iWon - click here!________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 00:11:23 -0500
RE: Pietenpol-List: Wing Gap Covers
Original Posted By: "Steve Eldredge"
Mike,I am about to make up the covers that close the gap between the centersection of the wing and the wing panels.I know that Frank Pavliga and his dad "laced" these covers in place, andreally thought this was the best solution for handling the undercamberof the wing. But before I start punching holes in the covers, I thoughtI would check with you and ask how you handled the problem on yourplane. Did you use the same solution? If so, what did you use forlacing? What is the thickness of the aluminum that you used? Did youput grommets in the holes to protect against cutting the lacing? Or, did you come up with another solution to the problem of theundercamber?Your kind words of wisdom will be heard and appreciated!Cordially,John Dilatush, trying to make like a bird!________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Wing Gap CoversDate: Wed, 29 May 2002 08:31:52 -0600
Mike,I am about to make up the covers that close the gap between the centersection of the wing and the wing panels.I know that Frank Pavliga and his dad "laced" these covers in place, andreally thought this was the best solution for handling the undercamberof the wing. But before I start punching holes in the covers, I thoughtI would check with you and ask how you handled the problem on yourplane. Did you use the same solution? If so, what did you use forlacing? What is the thickness of the aluminum that you used? Did youput grommets in the holes to protect against cutting the lacing? Or, did you come up with another solution to the problem of theundercamber?Your kind words of wisdom will be heard and appreciated!Cordially,John Dilatush, trying to make like a bird!________________________________________________________________________________Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Wing Gap CoversDate: Wed, 29 May 2002 08:31:52 -0600
Pietenpol-List: Wing Gap Covers
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy