Pietenpol-List: Stewart Systems Question?

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Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
To all that responded, thanks.I've decided to go with solid wood. I've got a great hardwood store nearby thatwill let me wonder around and pick out whatever I want so I'll try to find somegood pieces. Of course if I cannot find any good enough I will laminate wood, steel, aluminum,carbon fiber, polycarbonate plastic and use gorilla glue.Seriously though, thanks all.Jeff WilsonSt. LouisH49Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2012, at 9:07 AM, "K5YAC" wrote:> > I've never seen that... pretty funny. > > For what it's worth, I got all of them wrong. > > --------> Mark Chouinard> Wings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on Fuselage> > > > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 800#364800> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Stewart Systems Question?

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Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
I just bought all of the SS supplies to start covering, and watching the videothey say you might want to NOT shrink the material to the full 350 degrees ifthe structure is light. Did anyone have any problem going to the full shrink ona Piet structure? Also, i went with the light 1.7 ceconite uncertified.Thanks in advance.ChrisRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Stewart Systems Question?

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Original Posted By: Chris Rusch
Went for the full shrink. The only place I had issues was the rib next to the center section (or in my case the space for the tank in the one-piece wing). I didn't have it beefed up enough and it pulled-in.Dan HelsperPuryear, TN-----Original Message-----

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Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
I see on the list people talking about 1.7 oz Ceconite. Aircraft Spruce advertises an uncertified light fabric at 1.87 oz for $8.40 per yard, 72 inches wide. Is that what is being called 1.7? I can't find it. C----- Original Message -----

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Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
My Mistake,It was 1.8 oz i bought from SS direct. The packing list said it was superflightbrand fabric, 72" wide.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stewart Systems Question?

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Original Posted By: "C N Campbell"
Oh, one more question, my rib tape came and its 3/8" wide, my ribs are 1/2" .........will3/8 work, or should i get the 1/2" stuff?Do you guys glue right to the varnished structure, or do you scuff it first withlike 320 grit or a scotch brite pad?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

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Original Posted By: "Chris Rusch"
Chris, I haven't started covering the Piet yet -- I'm just sorta planning ahead. Really, the tape should be the same width as the rib cap. I haven't covered any wooden ribs yet, but I did rebuild a Piper PA22/20 several years ago. The flanges on the metal ribs were 1/2 inch wide and I used 1/2 inch wide tape. As far as gluing to wood surfaces, I haven't seen anything in the Stewart videos covering working on wood. Seems like if the glue adheres to shiny metal it should adhere to shiny wood. Good luck. How about putting some pictures on the list for us to see. ChuckPS. Incidentally, I'm guessing that when you say SS you mean Aircraft Spruce, right? C----- Original Message -----

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Original Posted By: Michael Perez
No i bought everything from Stewart Systems, the whole shabang.I think ill get some 1/2" tape. I will try and get some pictures posted up tonight.....Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:40:42 -0800 (PST)

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Original Posted By: "C N Campbell"
There is an 8 DVD set of instructional videos available for $20, which is refundable with your first order (remind us when you make your order) that takes you step by step through the covering process with the system. It also has a full copy of the STC. Also, if several of you want to order a DVD set, there is no problem if you want to copy the DVD's. M. Haught Aircraft Fabric & Finishes. LLCOn Jan 27, 2012, at 9:00 AM, johnwoods(at)westnet.com.au wrote:> I was wondering what the Stewart System video was and found this.> > http://www.youtube.com/user/stewartsyst ... ture=watch > > Hope the link works.> > John Woods> Perth, Australia> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________

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Original Posted By: JOSEPH SWITHIN