Original Posted By: del magsam
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Dammits-serious questionI have a box full of dammits strictly because I built to the plans. Oneday in the here after, I'm going to set down on a cloud with Bernie andhe is going to get an ear full about his plans. On the serious side: Ihave just made and fitted the little wood wedges that go above the spar,under the rib cap strip for my center section. Only had to deal with 4of them and they were a real pain. I'll need to make a zillion more forthe wings.It got me thinking. Instead of the wedges, could one use theepoxy puddy that ASC sells to fill this space? Or maybe make my ownpuddy with T-88 mixed with cotton flock as a filler? Simply trowell itin with a knife or the handy man wood airplane builders secret weapon,the popsickle stick.. Any suggestions? Thanks, Leon Stefan. PS, AtBrodhead I talked to a lister about the "Kerri Ann" Price front cockpitdoor. You gave me your card, but I must have lost it. Drop me a note.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 06:57:40 -0700 (PDT)
Pietenpol-List: Dammits-serious question
Re: Pietenpol-List: Dammits-serious question
Original Posted By: "Gary McNeel, Jr."
Re: Pietenpol-List: Dammits-serious question
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
GregBeveling the top is fine if you remember to flatten off the spots where yourstrut fittings attach. The tolerance is close and the fabric may not clearthe tops of fittings when streched.Dick----- Original Message -----
GregBeveling the top is fine if you remember to flatten off the spots where yourstrut fittings attach. The tolerance is close and the fabric may not clearthe tops of fittings when streched.Dick----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Dammits-serious question
Original Posted By: clif
Re: Pietenpol-List: Dammits-serious question
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
How hard is it really to cut one long piece of wedge-shaped wood and thenslice off 1/4" pieces as needed and slip them under the rib with a dab ofglue? We are talking about all kinds of problems beveling the spar causesand the fixes necessary, like re-making the spar fittings to the rightangle, etc. Why not just do it to the plans? Besides, a taller spar thatcan be beveled is more expensive.Gene R________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2002 07:40:35 -0500
How hard is it really to cut one long piece of wedge-shaped wood and thenslice off 1/4" pieces as needed and slip them under the rib with a dab ofglue? We are talking about all kinds of problems beveling the spar causesand the fixes necessary, like re-making the spar fittings to the rightangle, etc. Why not just do it to the plans? Besides, a taller spar thatcan be beveled is more expensive.Gene R________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2002 07:40:35 -0500
Re: Pietenpol-List: Dammits-serious question
Original Posted By: "The Huizenga's"