Original Posted By: Earl Myers
Michael, Thanks for the leading edge tip. I've been looking at the plans (that's as far as my project is) and noticed that this isn't much about the leading edge shape or attachment methods. I've got the full set of official pietenpol plans, but can't find a template of the shape! Is it on the plans somewhere? Thanks,Joe KrzesSpring, TexasPS. It's 'viola' instead of Whala, french you know.>From: Michael Cuy >Reply-To: Pietenpol Discussion >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Subject: Leading edge>Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 08:54:16 -0400>>As Earl M. mentioned earlier I used standard stairway banister>hand railing for my wing leading edge. I bought 2 14 footers for the>wing panels (3pce) and a three footer for the center section.>Paid 1.00 or 1.50/ft. Two rip cuts thru the table saw and whala, the>'D' shape/curve I needed was already there. Trace out a full size >sketch of the 'D' shape you need, take it to the lumber yard and>hold it up against the end profile of the various sizes of hand rail and>then pick out the straightest ones. After the rip cuts you'll notice the>stress relief makes the l.e. wavy. This all irons out in the wash as>you begin screwing and gluing to the nose ribs. I have a sketch of this>and if anyone wants, send a sase to me...7720 Center Rd. Valley City, OH>44280 >>Mike C. >________________________________________________________________________________