Original Posted By: "JGriff"
Ryan,I certainly won't argue with that, and I wondered if he might have meant that,but I also wondered if there might have been details he noticed when flying itthat became obvious during operation. I have only flown in an original but notat the controls.BillRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Started my rib jig today
Pietenpol-List: Started my rib jig today
Original Posted By: "TOM STINEMETZE"
Used a pneumatic headless pinner for the blocks so it went together fairly quickly.I'm fairly sure I'm going to staple the gussets instead of just clampingso I can try to bang the ribs out fairly quickly. Attached are some photos - does everything look correct? I'm open to any suggestions from you guys on how to improve the jig and the ribbuilding process. Thanks.JamieRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/rib2 ... ______Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:45:11 -0500
Used a pneumatic headless pinner for the blocks so it went together fairly quickly.I'm fairly sure I'm going to staple the gussets instead of just clampingso I can try to bang the ribs out fairly quickly. Attached are some photos - does everything look correct? I'm open to any suggestions from you guys on how to improve the jig and the ribbuilding process. Thanks.JamieRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/rib2 ... ______Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:45:11 -0500
Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today
Original Posted By: "dwilson"
My two cents... If I were building a new rib jig today I think it would be the612 rib. I would also drill two holes in both vertical upright braces that arenext to the wing spars. Instead of nailing the ribs to the spar through thetop capstrip as shown in the plans, many builders nail the uprights to the spar.I used a picture frame nailer to squeeze the nails into the spar. Hope you enjoy building your ribs.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today
My two cents... If I were building a new rib jig today I think it would be the612 rib. I would also drill two holes in both vertical upright braces that arenext to the wing spars. Instead of nailing the ribs to the spar through thetop capstrip as shown in the plans, many builders nail the uprights to the spar.I used a picture frame nailer to squeeze the nails into the spar. Hope you enjoy building your ribs.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today
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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Started my rib jig today
Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today
Original Posted By: "JGriff"
Well there are a heck of a lot of Rans aircraft out there.I owned an S-12 -theyall use the same stainless steel tabs as far as I know-they are thick enoughand very nicely made.as far as I know they never had a failure from one.I'm prettysure Randy Schlitter has tested about all his parts pretty thoroughly beforehe puts them on the market.he also tells you if you need just a little moretension you can 0put another twist or two in the cable.with the price of turnbucklesthese days it makes sense to consider. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today
Well there are a heck of a lot of Rans aircraft out there.I owned an S-12 -theyall use the same stainless steel tabs as far as I know-they are thick enoughand very nicely made.as far as I know they never had a failure from one.I'm prettysure Randy Schlitter has tested about all his parts pretty thoroughly beforehe puts them on the market.he also tells you if you need just a little moretension you can 0put another twist or two in the cable.with the price of turnbucklesthese days it makes sense to consider. RaymondRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
The jig has a layer of 3 mil mylar so hopefully that will be OK. I didn't thinkabout how to keep the epoxy from sticking to the spar spacers I have in place.Guess I'll have to figure out a way to get some wax paper in there. I soakedthe first 15" of the top cap strip in hot water for about 20 minutes and clampedit in my former. Seemed to work OK.So even though I'll staple the gussets on I should wait for 24 hours or so beforeremoving the rib to do the other side?Thanks for all the help and encouragement.JamieRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/rib6 ... ______Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:37:59 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
The jig has a layer of 3 mil mylar so hopefully that will be OK. I didn't thinkabout how to keep the epoxy from sticking to the spar spacers I have in place.Guess I'll have to figure out a way to get some wax paper in there. I soakedthe first 15" of the top cap strip in hot water for about 20 minutes and clampedit in my former. Seemed to work OK.So even though I'll staple the gussets on I should wait for 24 hours or so beforeremoving the rib to do the other side?Thanks for all the help and encouragement.JamieRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/rib6 ... ______Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:37:59 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
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Original Posted By: KM Heide CPO/FAAOP
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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Quick Google search turned up this list of Boatbuilding Lumber supply houses. Looks like there are a lot of options here:http://www.glen-l.com/resources/lumber- ... s.htmlHere is their list for Minnesota:Courtland - Courtland Hardwoods, 321 Main Street, PO Box 35, 56021, 507-359-7811Maple Grove - Midwest Hardwood Corp., 9540 83rd Ave. North, 55369, 612-425-8700Minneapolis - Industrial Lumber & Ply, 4100 Washington Ave N, 55412 612/521 4767St. Bonifacius - Midwest Boat Appeal and Marine Plywood, 4340 Main St, 55375, (952)446-9611They also link to a couple other "wood finder" sites.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 08:16:56 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today
Quick Google search turned up this list of Boatbuilding Lumber supply houses. Looks like there are a lot of options here:http://www.glen-l.com/resources/lumber- ... s.htmlHere is their list for Minnesota:Courtland - Courtland Hardwoods, 321 Main Street, PO Box 35, 56021, 507-359-7811Maple Grove - Midwest Hardwood Corp., 9540 83rd Ave. North, 55369, 612-425-8700Minneapolis - Industrial Lumber & Ply, 4100 Washington Ave N, 55412 612/521 4767St. Bonifacius - Midwest Boat Appeal and Marine Plywood, 4340 Main St, 55375, (952)446-9611They also link to a couple other "wood finder" sites.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 08:16:56 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Started my rib jig today