Re: Pietenpol-List: Aluminum for cowl and forward deck?

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:14 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
> Dear friends,What type of aluminum have you folks been using for the cowl and forward decking from the pilot's seat to the cowl? I have some .025 6061 T6, but it may be too stiff. Any softer sheeting being used? I need to od=redr some plywood and thought I would include this in the order.Thanks so much,Ray KrauseSky Scout coming along.>> >>>> ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 03:45:03 +0000 (UTC)

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:28 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
Thanks, Jim. I guess it was easy to work.Ray ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:45 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
That's what I had, and used, Ray. .025 isn't too bad to work with, but Iwouldn't have used 6061 if I didn't already have it.Gary BootheNX308MB-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:03 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I used the same as Jim. 0.025" 2024-T3Jack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:42 am

Original Posted By: Ray Krause
Ray,I used .032 3003 for the front engine cowl pieces. Soft enough to make a few bump-outs and bends I needed. Then I used .025 2024 from in front of the the radiator back to just behind the front cabane struts. Then changed to .032 2024 to surround both cockpits (stiff and tough for inadvertant abuse). 2024 is fine for simple curving, but compound curves need a softer alloy.Dan HelsperPuryear, TN -----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:21 am

Original Posted By: Jim Ash

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:13 pm

Original Posted By: "Jim Ash"
Thanks, everybody for the fast responses. I will be ordering today. More money for ASS!Ray Krause----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:22 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
JimThe Big Piet Builders are on another project and our work night is Monday(tomight)We would love for you to come out and hang with us. We work from 6:30 tillwe get tired. We could even see some Big Piets.Why don't you call me and we can meet. I leave my office around 4:30.Barry Davis770-301-8087-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:32 pm

Original Posted By: Jim Markle

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:41 pm

Original Posted By: airlion

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