Original Posted By: "Greg Yotz"
I have a few questions for everyone. I've decided to cover withPoly-Fiberand I have the book, video and I've went through the short course atSun-n-Fun.Here are some questions:Can I use the uncertified 2.7oz Dacron found in Aircraft and Spruce for$3.65 per lineal ft (prt no. 09-00300) instead of the Poly-Fiber Fabricbrand? Seems like I was told by someone at Sun-N-Fun that ALL theDacronwas made at one place and the difference was some was inspected and somewasn't.Can I use the none-certified tapes and cords with this system?And here is one for Doug or Chuck, is there anywhere in southern Kansastobuy covering supplies to get away from hazmat shipping charges?I also have a Volksplane that I'm going to cover at the same time soI'llbuy most everything twice, but because of my limited and spotty time toworkon the projects, I wanted to by small amounts at a time instead ofeverything I needed at once.Also, what lengths of needles are recommended and is there anything elsetoget besides, iron, thermometer, brushes etc?What kind of brushes should I get?GregGridley, KS________________________________________________________________________________
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Covering Supplies and Material
Original Posted By: "Greg Yotz"
Greg,Yes, you can use uncertified Dacron for everything.The length of needle needed is about 12" (I don't have one handy, but it isthe long one sold by ACS). I bought the cheaply and can't see why you wouldwant to pay any more. I use about a 3" one for going thru the tail featherssince they are so thin. Be sure to get one with a little curve at thepointy end because that is needed for sending the cord under the Dacron andcoming out the next hole.Don't forget the reinforcing tape. 1/2" wide for the Piet.Ted BrousseauNaples, FL----- Original Message -----
Greg,Yes, you can use uncertified Dacron for everything.The length of needle needed is about 12" (I don't have one handy, but it isthe long one sold by ACS). I bought the cheaply and can't see why you wouldwant to pay any more. I use about a 3" one for going thru the tail featherssince they are so thin. Be sure to get one with a little curve at thepointy end because that is needed for sending the cord under the Dacron andcoming out the next hole.Don't forget the reinforcing tape. 1/2" wide for the Piet.Ted BrousseauNaples, FL----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: Covering Supplies and Material
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Most people make their own needles from a piece of welding rod. Just heatup one end of an appropriate length and hammer it til flat and then drill ahole for the eye. Sharpen the other end on the grinder and you are all set.Some folks like the end kinked a little. Whatever.chris Bobka-----Original Message-----
Most people make their own needles from a piece of welding rod. Just heatup one end of an appropriate length and hammer it til flat and then drill ahole for the eye. Sharpen the other end on the grinder and you are all set.Some folks like the end kinked a little. Whatever.chris Bobka-----Original Message-----