Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 12/15/02
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 7:10 pm
Original Posted By: Gary Gower
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 12/15/02In a message dated 12/15/02 11:57:26 PM, pietenpol-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes:We are quickly approaching the Buying Wood stage. I looked at Douglas Fir in Atlantafor $7 per board foot. I know there are other options and I need help. Whereis wood being bought and for how much? Are most using Spruce or Fir? >>I bought my Fir from the local lumber yard, and I am still pleased with the gereral quality.VG DF is a little less than a buck a foot for 1 x 4s, double that for 1 x 6s. I used a lot of 2 x 6s to cut longerons, etc. I've spent about 400 dollars for wood so far, and my Fuse is done, along with the tail feathers.Flat Grain DF is available for less, and should be ok for most everything. I'm going to make my spars out of FG DF.I used just a few pieces of Poplar and it was easy to use and light in weight.We have a good store near here that sells Basswood - same price as my Fir. If I built another Fuse I would use some Basswood in those non-structural parts. But my Fuse and tail is not heavy(yet!)Carl Lekven, Compton Airport, Los Angeles________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2002 17:27:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 12/15/02In a message dated 12/15/02 11:57:26 PM, pietenpol-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes:We are quickly approaching the Buying Wood stage. I looked at Douglas Fir in Atlantafor $7 per board foot. I know there are other options and I need help. Whereis wood being bought and for how much? Are most using Spruce or Fir? >>I bought my Fir from the local lumber yard, and I am still pleased with the gereral quality.VG DF is a little less than a buck a foot for 1 x 4s, double that for 1 x 6s. I used a lot of 2 x 6s to cut longerons, etc. I've spent about 400 dollars for wood so far, and my Fuse is done, along with the tail feathers.Flat Grain DF is available for less, and should be ok for most everything. I'm going to make my spars out of FG DF.I used just a few pieces of Poplar and it was easy to use and light in weight.We have a good store near here that sells Basswood - same price as my Fir. If I built another Fuse I would use some Basswood in those non-structural parts. But my Fuse and tail is not heavy(yet!)Carl Lekven, Compton Airport, Los Angeles________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2002 17:27:31 -0800 (PST)