Original Posted By: "cjborsuk"
Tucker,It is great to see someone as you working on an airplane.Don't worry about the nails. If they rusted and expanded to twice their volumebecause their diameter is so small, it won't matter. That's not "gonna happen"because the zinc will protect the nail. Anode/cathode.The Captain? Does he still play the piano and wear the sailor hat?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Ribs and tail and questions
Pietenpol-List: Ribs and tail and questions
Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Just completed tail parts - ribs complete. See attached pics. I left off a coupleof the gussets to be able to get the hardware installed. Is this necessary?What are the more popular options for the hinges? Also, I was in Lowe's looking at varnish. What are the better options here? Hasanyone used water based varnish?Thanks,ChuckRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/comp ... __________
Just completed tail parts - ribs complete. See attached pics. I left off a coupleof the gussets to be able to get the hardware installed. Is this necessary?What are the more popular options for the hinges? Also, I was in Lowe's looking at varnish. What are the better options here? Hasanyone used water based varnish?Thanks,ChuckRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/comp ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Ribs and tail and questions
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Chuck,You're thinking way ahead...good for you! You can see by the attached that Ijust drilled a 1" access hole in those gussets that I needed access through.I use Min-wax Spar Varnish.Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear (22 ribs down.) -----Original Message-----
Chuck,You're thinking way ahead...good for you! You can see by the attached that Ijust drilled a 1" access hole in those gussets that I needed access through.I use Min-wax Spar Varnish.Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear (22 ribs down.) -----Original Message-----
RE: Pietenpol-List: Ribs and tail and questions
Original Posted By: shad bell
Pietenpol-List: Re: Ribs and tail and questions
Original Posted By: "Dangerous Dave"
Do Not,Do Not,weld stainless to any other steel.They are totally incompatible,youwould be better off with a nut plate or something similar as opposed to weldingany bolts,the heat will change the strength and on something like a tailwheelit could have negative consequences.Like the tailwheel on the runway behindyour plane,way behind.Been welding and an A&P for 30 years.--------Building a PietRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Ribs and tail and questions
Do Not,Do Not,weld stainless to any other steel.They are totally incompatible,youwould be better off with a nut plate or something similar as opposed to weldingany bolts,the heat will change the strength and on something like a tailwheelit could have negative consequences.Like the tailwheel on the runway behindyour plane,way behind.Been welding and an A&P for 30 years.--------Building a PietRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Ribs and tail and questions