Pietenpol-List: homebuilt cable tensiometer

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon May 04, 2009 3:32 pm

Original Posted By: shad bell
No need to guess your cable tension anymore... here is a link to Larry McFarland's website which contains many nifty ideas including a homebuilt tensiometer. It is set up for 1/8" cable but just looking at the design=2C I'll bet you could use interchangeable springs and scales and use it for at least one other size of cable if not two more.http://www.macsmachine.com and look under "Tools=2C Jigging & Handling" for "Cable Tools"What I used to tension the cables on 41CC is a gadget made by Loos & Co.=2C here's a picture:http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/LO-90.htmI didn't so much care about the absolute value of the cable tension as I did about equalizing the tension between wires. So=2C I tensioned one the way I wanted it=2C checked that value with the tensiometer=2C then set the others the same. I have no idea what the actual tension is nor do I have Mike Cuy's or Corky's tuning-fork ears to tell what note the cable produced when twanged =3Bo) Oscar ZunigaAir Camper NX41CCSan Antonio=2C TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 15:00:54 -0700 (PDT)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon May 04, 2009 3:49 pm

Original Posted By: "JohnC"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pfeifer Sport plans> > Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB wrote:> >> > Darryl, I also would like a copy of the disc. Please send me your address.> >> > Could you give me some baisic specs on the Pfeiffer? > > How does it differ/resemble a Piet?> > The only photo I can find with a Google search is pretty grainey > >> > Blue Skies, > > Steve D> > > > > Steve,> > > > Reply with your address and I'll send the disc with the plans and > article. You can send a check to the address on my return label.> > Darrel> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pfeifer Sport plans

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:04 pm

Original Posted By: Darrel Jones
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: homebuilt cable tensiometerG flat**************Remember Mom this Mother's Day! Find a florist near you now. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query ... lp00000006)________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 18:38:02 -0700

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon May 04, 2009 9:00 pm

Original Posted By: Darrel Jones

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue May 05, 2009 7:05 am

Original Posted By: Darrel Jones
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Pfeifer Sport plansGreat!Major Steven Dortch430 Graham RdFort Sam Houston, Texas 782----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue May 05, 2009 7:52 am

Original Posted By: "TOPGUN"
Count me in, too!John Calvert9323 Willowwood WayJeffersontown, KY 40299--------I just hope when it's my turn to reach up and touch the face of God, I don't pokehim in the eye on accident.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pfeifer Sport plans

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue May 05, 2009 8:29 am

Original Posted By: "Ray Krause"
I would like to examine the prints as well.......Chris Rusch3718 Riverview DrTwo Rivers, WI 54241Thank You!!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue May 05, 2009 10:37 am

Original Posted By: "Darrel Jones"
Darrel,I agree completely with your position on the plans and their use. I was once in the software business and have a high regard for intellectual property, its value and copyright laws. People should be rewarded for their intellectual endeavors as well as physical endeavors.Thanks,Ray Krause----- Original Message -----