Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC]"
I ordered from Aircraft Spruce. The dimensions were right on the money. It wasthe quality of the wood that was questionable. Lots of grain deviation andturbulence, chips from their machinery as well as pieces that broke during bendingafter steaming. I disputed with them and they replaced 40% of the capstriporder. I've ordered from them since but not much difference in quality. Iam buying rough-cut from now on and sawing/planing to dimensions myself. Thereare lots of places that have rough cut boards. If you become familiar withthe grading of the wood you can determine for yourself if it's going to be airworthy,since you can't really trust Aircraft Spruce to do it for you anyway.To them it's just inventory they want to move. I think it means a little moreto you and me.--------Glenn ThomasN?????http://www.flyingwood.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Welcome New guy signs upDate: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:45:46 -0500

Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"

Original Posted By: "Rick Holland"
I purchased (7) 1 x6 x 20ft. rough cut planks of Sitka spruce from McCormick Lumber in Madison, Wi. Their quality is good. I chose the four best ones and had them planed to 3/4" right at the lumber yard, with Bill Rewey's help. Those will be my wing spars.I would roughly guess that, the quantity that I bought should be enough to finish the plane. McCormick Lumber is only 40 mi. north of Brodhead. Drive up, enjoy the fly-in then go to Madison prior to returning home. The planks you choose for Spars can be cut just over 14 ft. (before planing) The cut-offs would be just under 6 ft., perfect for slicing up for wing rib stick stock.. Cut one other plank just long enough to get your longerons from. The remaining two planks can be cut to some convenient length so you wouldn't have to be hauling any 20 ft. planks home.Roman Bukolt, Madison, Wi. NX20795On Jul 21, 2008, at 1:18 PM, Michael Perez wrote:> Thanks Glenn. I believe I have read about your wood troubles on- > line. I have looked into buy bulk and cutting down myself. If my > math was right, it seemed cheaper to buy the cap strip already > made...but if the quality is not there, then where is the savings. > I'll investigate further.>> Glenn Thomas wrote:>> I ordered from Aircraft Spruce. The dimensions were right on the > money. It was the quality of the wood that was questionable. Lots of > grain deviation and turbulence, chips from their machinery as well > as pieces that broke during bending after steaming. I disputed with > them and they replaced 40% of the capstrip order. I've ordered from > them since but not much difference in quality. I am buying rough-cut > from now on and>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:01:08 -0600

Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Though I have not dealt with them I hear tell that these fellows know what they are doing and sell a good product.I seem to recall someone mentioning they have the Piet plans on file and can quote you a price for the Sitka required but if not I am sure they can provide you with prices if you provide them with a list of your needshttp://www.westernaircraftspruce.com/kits.phpMichael in Maine ----- Original Message -----