Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: kgardner(at)odu.edu
Mark, I just finished that part, and I used 9 stringers for a smoother look. I also brought mine together and had a very small former to give them a circular profile. I then cut small spruce wedges and filled in between the stringers at that point to reinforce them. I think I'll probably add a small plywood "cap" at the very end to give a smooth place for the covering to fold over. I haven't done that last part yet. I went with plywood bulkhead formers along the way, and cut notches in them for the stringers. I figured out where the stringer would cross each bulhead by snapping a chalkline. I lot of guys use individual strips to hold each stringer. I think it's be easier to keep the stringer height under control that way. Either way is fine. I wanted to make a small storage compartment aft of rear seat ala Mike Cuy. For me, this turtle deck was one of the biggest head-scratcher areas that I've run into so far! I say that as I plow into the wooden, straight axle gear/spoke wheel area.....Gary Meadows________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: stringers

Original Posted By: "Gary Meadows"
Kip, I cant find the size of the stringers on my plans. What size didyou use? Thanks Mark________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Gary Meadows"
02/26/2001 03:32:22 PMMark,I haven't started work yet, still getting stuff together! I am in theprocess of moving to OH, & didn't think actually starting to build madesense until that's done. I did look over Andrew's plane real well when Iwent to see him, but I can't tell you exactly what size the stringers were.My ballpark guess is that they are 1/4 x1", but if it's not on the plans,then hopefully someone else on the list can tell you.Good luck!KipLaboratory Manager, ODUDept. of Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences4600 Elkhorn AvenueNorfolk, VA 23529(757)683-5654Bumper Sticker of the Week:"Don't Drink and Park - 'Accidents' Cause People"________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "ED GRENTZER"
Mark, Kip,Yep - 1/4" x 1". I almost went with pine lattice. it's 1/4" x 1 1/4". I went with Doug Fir, and ripped them out myself. Worked fine. Strength is not a real big issue here thats why I almost used pine. The Doug Fir ended up being cheaper, a touch heavier, but definitely strong!Gary________________________________________________________________________________