Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Stringers... I don't see any mention of dimensions. I'm sure that length variesdue to different designs, but I am wondering more about width and height. Perhapsit depends on the type of wood? I have a plank of Ash that the wife helpedme rip into nine 3/4" x 1/4" x 80-something inch long strips. Is this suitable?They seem a little flimsy on their own, but when cut to ~74" and attachedto the formers, I think they should be pretty strong considering they areprimarily only used to support fabric. What are you guys using? Of course, I would prefer spruce, especially out back(due to weight), but I'm trying to use what I have. Concerns?--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Another Turtle Deck Question
RE: Pietenpol-List: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
MarkI increased my turtledecks 1 1/2". You can see that I have 11 stringers thatare slightly wider than 1/4". All is poplar....not flight tested.Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear (22 ribs down.) -----Original Message-----
MarkI increased my turtledecks 1 1/2". You can see that I have 11 stringers thatare slightly wider than 1/4". All is poplar....not flight tested.Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear (22 ribs down.) -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Leading edge material
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
Didn't know you where planing shavings out of the sky, did you?:-)I have a chart of woods and their strength characteristics here;http://clifdawson.ca/Tools_and_Tips.htmlHalfway down the page.Clif> > That's probably why they call it a plane! Thanks for the info.> Bob________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:39:33 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Didn't know you where planing shavings out of the sky, did you?:-)I have a chart of woods and their strength characteristics here;http://clifdawson.ca/Tools_and_Tips.htmlHalfway down the page.Clif> > That's probably why they call it a plane! Thanks for the info.> Bob________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:39:33 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: "Clif Dawson"
I agree with ya Jim... I wouldn't mind buying more spruce but I can't rememberif the max length for ground shipping is 6' or 8'. If it's 8'. I'll just ordersome, if I can only go 6' I'll have to look around locally.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
I agree with ya Jim... I wouldn't mind buying more spruce but I can't rememberif the max length for ground shipping is 6' or 8'. If it's 8'. I'll just ordersome, if I can only go 6' I'll have to look around locally.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: "Pieti Lowell"
I just discovered this. For those of us who haveSudden Inspirational Thoughts that need drawingout and no ruler in sight;http://www.printfreegraphpaper.com/Now you can design that Tigermoth/Pietenpol canopy when the Boss isn't looking.Clif________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
I just discovered this. For those of us who haveSudden Inspirational Thoughts that need drawingout and no ruler in sight;http://www.printfreegraphpaper.com/Now you can design that Tigermoth/Pietenpol canopy when the Boss isn't looking.Clif________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Lowell,I'm not sure you were directing that comment to me, but assuming that youwere, since I was the only one who recently posted a pic of the tailsection, thanks for pointing that out. It certainly got me to thinking lastnight...kept me awake all night! Today I was eager to get my work done sothat I could check on your concerns. It's hard to see in the picture, but I do have springs that give at fulldeflection, and the rudder does fully deflect. In fact, I will have toincorporate some stops. Thanks again (for keeping me up all night
),Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear (22 ribs down.) -----Original Message-----
Lowell,I'm not sure you were directing that comment to me, but assuming that youwere, since I was the only one who recently posted a pic of the tailsection, thanks for pointing that out. It certainly got me to thinking lastnight...kept me awake all night! Today I was eager to get my work done sothat I could check on your concerns. It's hard to see in the picture, but I do have springs that give at fulldeflection, and the rudder does fully deflect. In fact, I will have toincorporate some stops. Thanks again (for keeping me up all night
),Gary Boothe Cool, Ca. Pietenpol WW Corvair Conversion, Running! Tail done, Fuselage on gear (22 ribs down.) -----Original Message-----Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: "echobravo4"
Regarding the bearing bored to =BC inch x 1-1/4=94 long at the bottom of thestick and going through the main horizontal tube=85does it also go through themetal straps on either side of the control stick that bolt to the controltube? Or after welding, is the bearing cut off flush with the horizontalcontrol tube (7/8=94), and then straps butt up against it. This is show onpage 4 of the plans.Thanks,JackDSM________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Regarding the bearing bored to =BC inch x 1-1/4=94 long at the bottom of thestick and going through the main horizontal tube=85does it also go through themetal straps on either side of the control stick that bolt to the controltube? Or after welding, is the bearing cut off flush with the horizontalcontrol tube (7/8=94), and then straps butt up against it. This is show onpage 4 of the plans.Thanks,JackDSM________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: Gene Rambo
Hey Mark;fwiw, i just got some 9' TE sections from AS&S and theycame fedex ground.Earl--------Earl BrownI may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where Iintended to be.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Hey Mark;fwiw, i just got some 9' TE sections from AS&S and theycame fedex ground.Earl--------Earl BrownI may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where Iintended to be.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Control Stick Question
Original Posted By: jack(at)textors.com
neither. The bearing tube is somewhat woder than the tube and square on the ends. The straps on the bottom of the stick bolt to the outside of the bearing tube and rotate om it.Gene
neither. The bearing tube is somewhat woder than the tube and square on the ends. The straps on the bottom of the stick bolt to the outside of the bearing tube and rotate om it.Gene
Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
Howdy,here are some pics of this weekends progress. Dave--------Building a PietRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Howdy,here are some pics of this weekends progress. Dave--------Building a PietRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/piet ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Another Turtle Deck Question
Original Posted By: Matt Dralle
Wow! 9 footers! I called and found out that they will definitely ship anythingup to 8'. I'm planning to get some spruce on order tomorrow.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:13:26 -0700
Wow! 9 footers! I called and found out that they will definitely ship anythingup to 8'. I'm planning to get some spruce on order tomorrow.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:13:26 -0700
Pietenpol-List: Making Progress
Original Posted By: "Dangerous Dave"
Regarding the bearing bored to =BC inch x 1-1/4=94 long at the bottom of the stick and going through the main horizontal tube=85does it also go through the metal straps on either side of the control stick that bolt to the control tube? Or after welding=2C is the bearing cut off flush with the horizontal control tube (7/8=94)=2C and then straps butt up against it. This is show on page 4 of the plans.Thanks=2CJackDSM ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Making Progress
Regarding the bearing bored to =BC inch x 1-1/4=94 long at the bottom of the stick and going through the main horizontal tube=85does it also go through the metal straps on either side of the control stick that bolt to the control tube? Or after welding=2C is the bearing cut off flush with the horizontal control tube (7/8=94)=2C and then straps butt up against it. This is show on page 4 of the plans.Thanks=2CJackDSM ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Making Progress