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Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 8:34 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Bert Conoly"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finallyWell, first off - Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everyone.It's been a long while since I've participated in the group or even worked on thepiet, but because I received a generous gift from a relative, some money willbe spent on wing rib material. Wondering what's the best place to purchaserib material. I'll probably order online thru wicks of AS&S unless there areother recommendations. Tom B.________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:07 am
by matronics
Original Posted By:
Hi Tom,In 1997, I purchased capstrip material from AS&S. No problems. They cut the material to 62" lengths as requested. 23 cents per foot. Charlie Rubeck's ribs get good reviews and can save you a month or two of work for about $300.00. I don't have contact information for him. Someone else on the list will have that.Greg Cardinal----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:59 am
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Original Posted By: ANNCARLEK(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finallyPieters,Just a non-purist idea about selection of wood. Have used doug fir, pine and sitka spruce for various parts of the two Piets I've built. Reading of your inquiries pertaining to woods for ribs I really think if I were ever to do it again I would buy some 12 ft 2x4 #1 clear pine and rip it to dimensions. It wouldn't be but a skosh heavier than spruce and a bit lighter than fir BUT stronger than either. Just an idea and a big money saver.Corky in cold Louisiana________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 1:09 pm
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Original Posted By: "malcolm Zirges"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finallySorry Mac,In Louisiana we refer to pine as Southern Pine. It has strong grains as spruce and make very nice, strong Piet ribs.________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 3:18 pm
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Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 4:24 pm
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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
RE: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:16 pm
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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Are you talking about using pine for the ribs only or for the entireA/C?Thanks,Ken-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:07 pm
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Original Posted By: "Ted Brousseau"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finallyMy reference was to the inquires of cap strip material. HOWEVER, a Piet made completely with #1 clear southern pine would not be overweight and would fly like that Louisiana Pelican.Low and slow________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:08 pm
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Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Just a question on your comment that pine would be stronger than fir. Here inOregon our main fir is Douglas Fir, and our main pine is Ponderosa--and DouglasFir is definitely stronger than Ponderosa Pine. Which species of pine and firare available in your area? I used Western Hemlock for my ribs and it was goodstuff to work with.Mac in Oregon ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:43 pm
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Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Thanks for clearing that up. I guess I have heard of Southern Pine, but I thinkit was in reference to flooring--so it must be tough.Mac in Oregon ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:30 am
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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:03 pm
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Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:17 pm
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Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:07 pm
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Original Posted By: Galen Hutcheson
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:38 am
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Original Posted By: Clif Dawson
Hello again. I do have some Port Orford Cedar 2X6's that I traded a load of logsfor 20 years ago. I've been hoarding it because I also have spruce trees sojust cut my own spruce for larger pieces (fuselage etc.). I should use thecedar but it is almost too pretty to cut.Mac in Oregon ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: back to the piet finally
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:54 am
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Original Posted By: "Galen Hutcheson"
Hello. No, I'm not a logger but I do have 10 acres of mixed fir, spruce,and alder timber that I cut a bit now and then and have a self-loader comeand haul out a load. I have some spruce that are about 5' in diameter thatI hope will provide some good aircraft wood some day. I wish I had some ofthe "prettier" woods that you have for building cabinets and furniture,although I did do all the trim in my house from my own alder--I made boardswith a chainsaw and my neighbor has a small planer.I hope you are making good progress on your project. I have my Piet framedup and now have to find a place to assemble it for installation of controls,landing gear, engine, etc.Mac in Oregon----- Original Message -----