Original Posted By: Gordon Brimhall
mY AIRPLANE IS MADE FROM STEEL TUBE, THE WING IS MADE FROM hEMLOCK.>From: oil can >Reply-To: Pietenpol Discussion >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Subject: Re: Hemlock>Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:14:42 -0700 (PDT)>>There are two types of hemlock. Eastern,and Western. The eastern has >pretty>much been used up, and the only stuff available is filled with knots.>>That leaves western Hemlock. Which seems to grow in the pacific northwest >in>stands of spruce. Around here, Eastern Washington, the hardware stores are>filled with it. Along with some spruce, and lots of fir.>>From what I hear, hemlock is not nearly as available outside of oregon, and>washington. That leaves spruce, or fir. Fir is>considered...THE...substitute for spruce, and a heck of a lot of fine>airplanes have been made from it.>>Also, it seems to me that 1 in every 5, 1/4 sawn fir boards are of (at>least nearly) aircraft quality. Where as for hemlock, the measure is closer>to 1 in 25. But then here I can get it...and can sort thru hudge stacks of>it.>>My airplane is made from hemlock,as will be the spars, and I am very happy>with the wood.>>If you can find it, don't hesitate to ask any questions, I'll try to answer>to my best knowledge.>ocb>>> >From: tmbrant >>Reply-To: Pietenpol Discussion >>To: Pietenpol Discussion >>Subject: Hemlock>>Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 18:26:49 -0500>>>>I am interested in Hemlock to use on the Piet. Does anyone know of where>>it may be found in any supply and quality? I live in Minnesota, near>>Minneapolis.>>>>Tom Brant>>________________________________________________________________________________