Pietenpol-List: Aluminum Hinges
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 1999 10:10 am
Original Posted By: Ian Holland
Rolled aluminum hinges should absolutely not be used for control surfaces.This is a high stress area and the hinges should have adequate strength towithstand these stresses. Don't forget that your butt and your passengers'are relying on your workmanship and the quality of the materials used. Bitethe bullet and spend the extra bucks to get the extruded hinges. Your pieceof mind will be worth it. Nuff said and good luck on your piet, SamThe opinions expressed are not necessarily those of EZ Online http://www.ezol.com The area's BEST Internet Service________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 14:12:42 -0800
Rolled aluminum hinges should absolutely not be used for control surfaces.This is a high stress area and the hinges should have adequate strength towithstand these stresses. Don't forget that your butt and your passengers'are relying on your workmanship and the quality of the materials used. Bitethe bullet and spend the extra bucks to get the extruded hinges. Your pieceof mind will be worth it. Nuff said and good luck on your piet, SamThe opinions expressed are not necessarily those of EZ Online http://www.ezol.com The area's BEST Internet Service________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 14:12:42 -0800