Original Posted By: "tmbrant1(at)netzero.com"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 20 Msgs - 03/30/05In a message dated 3/31/05 4:15:15 AM, pietenpol-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes:> > >>Mark, I've completed all the wodwork on my Piet, all with beautiful Douglas Fir, and have compared weights with others during the last three years that ithas taken me to bulld. I looked at the spruce at AS&S and didn't like what I found. I really don't know if my Piet will be heavier than anyone elses. My target weight is to beat the 595 pounds total weight that has been reported. ButI did use only top gade Basswood plywood everywhere. My ribs, complete, weigh only 5 pounds per side(14 ribs), spars are 10 pounds each, fuse is 71 pounds, tail feathers are 14, so when all is said and done I'll have about 150 pounds of wood. I'm using Go Kart wheels and brakes, which may save a lot of weight over Cub-type gear. But my Corvair moter is almost complete, and I haven't spent much over $1500 for all.________________________________________________________________________________