Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: AMsafetyC(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: flying, cabane and jury strutsI am building/having built all my struts from laminated wood (ash and mahogany 3/8 strips) for those that have used wood as strut material: Has anyonebeefed up the dimensions of the wood to compensate for the strength difference?I am also considering a routed channel in each cabane strut to run wires and plumbing rather than the typical zip tie method of keeping all the wing wire and plumbing runs secure? Will the routed out center of the cabane strut weaken its integrity and should it be made slightly larger to make up for thehollowed center?anyone have any recommendations I need to consider with the intended plan? Please provide your best advice in this intended material and slight design change.ThanksJohn**************Great Deals on Dell 15" Laptops - Starting at $479 leclick.net%2Fclk%3B213153654%3B34689672%3Bo)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: AMsafetyC(at)aol.com
My opinion is that the wood should actually be as strong as steel. It will have more ability to flex and absorb shock loads. When I get around to it, I plan on doing the same thing with my radial eng Piet. Allan Wise flew his very unique Piet for years with wood struts. It didn't have any steel internal strapping and was very strong.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----