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Pietenpol-List: Wood Ink Test

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:51 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Catdesign"
Ok fellows, I've lost my marbles.Somewhere in my stack of stuff I've got an article about testing wood grain directionwith india ink. I can't remember which publication it's in: Sport AviationTips, Wood, etc.I've got a chance to purchase some Sitka here in Maine (been at the lumberyardfor about a year, having been brought in from the West Coast on special orderfor another customer) for $8 per foot (full 2"x6"). VERY straight grain, withrings averaging 21 per inch (low 18 rpi, high 30 rpi) throughout the full sixinch width.Do any of you guys remember this article--maybe from Forest Products Lab publication,AC 43.13, etc.?Thanx,Alan________________________________________________________________________________

Re: Pietenpol-List: Wood Ink Test

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:31 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Alan Lyscars
How about this one. See page 2 under Flat Grain Slope. Dont know where this came from.Chris TracySacramento, Ca----- Original Message -----

Re: Pietenpol-List: Wood Ink Test

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:50 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Catdesign"
Thanks, Chris;Yep, it's the ink run method I'm looking for. Now to find where thisdocument resides!Alan----- Original Message -----

> Pietenpol-List: Wood Ink Test

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:18 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "walt evans"

Re: Pietenpol-List: my Piet pics

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:24 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: walt evans
Walt, can you tell me how you added the tail wheel to the standard Piet design?Chris TracySacramento, Ca ----- Original Message -----

Pietenpol-List: my Piet pics

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 7:05 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: del magsam

Re: Pietenpol-List: Model A engine costs

Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:13 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: "walt evans"

Re: Pietenpol-List: my Piet pics

Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:49 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: walt evans
Walt,I have heard about using heavy duty casters before. So you just used a off theshelf caster? Any wisdom on selection one? Or did you just grab whatever theyhad. How's it holding up? Do you land on grass or pavement? I'll be landingon pavement. I have heard that if built to the plans the tubing might bend. I think it was Steve Eldrige who also had this happen. I think he recommendedincreasing the size of the down tubes. Pictures would be great.Chris TracySacramento, Ca----- Original Message -----

Re: Pietenpol-List: my Piet pics

Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:01 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "walt evans"