Original Posted By: "Richard Schreiber"
Fellow Pieters:Just as a point of information, I just purchased some aluminum sheet for my fueltank. I am using 5052 alloy - .050" thick. A 24 x 48" sheet was only $16. Theirprices and the shipping charges seem to be the best around. Rick Schreiber________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Aluminum sheet prices
Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Richard Schreiber
Forgot to include the company... its http://www.onlinemetals.com . This is the online division of Copper and Brass sales (who I have delt with for years) and a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp.Rick S----- Original Message -----
Forgot to include the company... its http://www.onlinemetals.com . This is the online division of Copper and Brass sales (who I have delt with for years) and a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp.Rick S----- Original Message -----
Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
Re: Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
Jeff:I am building a welded tank. I changed from a center section tank to a nose tankala Mike Cuy and others. My tank will have a calculated capacity of around 19gallons. Most of the welded seams will be flanged (similar to what was doneon Luscombe tanks), though some will be butt welded as necessary. The weldingwill all be TIG, done by a retired professional welder. Again those prices atonlinemetals are really good, much better than from aviation sources. I haveone piece that I ordered that is 24" x 60" that is still much cheaper than anyplace else.Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
Jeff:I am building a welded tank. I changed from a center section tank to a nose tankala Mike Cuy and others. My tank will have a calculated capacity of around 19gallons. Most of the welded seams will be flanged (similar to what was doneon Luscombe tanks), though some will be butt welded as necessary. The weldingwill all be TIG, done by a retired professional welder. Again those prices atonlinemetals are really good, much better than from aviation sources. I haveone piece that I ordered that is 24" x 60" that is still much cheaper than anyplace else.Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
Jeff:I am building a welded tank. I changed from a center section tank to a nose tankala Mike Cuy and others. My tank will have a calculated capacity of around 19gallons. Most of the welded seams will be flanged (similar to what was doneon Luscombe tanks), though some will be butt welded as necessary. The weldingwill all be TIG, done by a retired professional welder. Again those prices atonlinemetals are really good, much better than from aviation sources. I haveone piece that I ordered that is 24" x 60" that is still much cheaper than anyplace else.Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
Jeff:I am building a welded tank. I changed from a center section tank to a nose tankala Mike Cuy and others. My tank will have a calculated capacity of around 19gallons. Most of the welded seams will be flanged (similar to what was doneon Luscombe tanks), though some will be butt welded as necessary. The weldingwill all be TIG, done by a retired professional welder. Again those prices atonlinemetals are really good, much better than from aviation sources. I haveone piece that I ordered that is 24" x 60" that is still much cheaper than anyplace else.Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
RE: Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Mike has good success with his nose tank and a 65. Any others out therewith a nose tank and larger engine? I'm planning an 85, 90 or 0200 andconcerned that I will have enough fuel pressure for the higher horsepower.Thanks,JackDSM, 16" snow, 8 foot drifts.good day for working on the Piet. _____
Mike has good success with his nose tank and a 65. Any others out therewith a nose tank and larger engine? I'm planning an 85, 90 or 0200 andconcerned that I will have enough fuel pressure for the higher horsepower.Thanks,JackDSM, 16" snow, 8 foot drifts.good day for working on the Piet. _____
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Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
RE: Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Jack
I have been changing my mind for the past few years between a Corvair, an A65 andan A75 Continental. I can get either of the Continentals at a good price. Icurrently have a good Corvair core and can get another one in good shape forfree. The AP/IA that does my annuals on my TriPacer used to be a manager for amajor engine repair station. His opinion was the A65 was a good engine, but asthe horsepower increased the reliability decreased. His opinion was to go withthe Corvair, with the minimum modifications. This is the route I am going totake. Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
I have been changing my mind for the past few years between a Corvair, an A65 andan A75 Continental. I can get either of the Continentals at a good price. Icurrently have a good Corvair core and can get another one in good shape forfree. The AP/IA that does my annuals on my TriPacer used to be a manager for amajor engine repair station. His opinion was the A65 was a good engine, but asthe horsepower increased the reliability decreased. His opinion was to go withthe Corvair, with the minimum modifications. This is the route I am going totake. Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
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Original Posted By: Jim Markle
RE: Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
My design is such that at a 15 degree climb angle, the tank sump will still besupplied with fuel. The sump is at the forward end of the tank and the tank slopesat a considerable angle towards the firewall, The full 19 gallons will notbe useable, but 19 gallons will probably exceed my butt capacity,Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
My design is such that at a 15 degree climb angle, the tank sump will still besupplied with fuel. The sump is at the forward end of the tank and the tank slopesat a considerable angle towards the firewall, The full 19 gallons will notbe useable, but 19 gallons will probably exceed my butt capacity,Rick Schreiber----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: FW: Aluminum sheet prices
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