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Re: Pietenpol-List: Soon will be building

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:34 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: AMsafetyC(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Soon will be buildingNot being the purest as many I guess I suppose you can considered I cheated, however in terms of my own self satisfaction I used West System epoxy,close fitting joints and clamps along with brads and staples shot from a pneumatic gun. I wanted to be well assured that the pins would help my clamps and joints stay tight and strong. Not that I would be critical of others using just clamps and epoxy, or rubber bands with flour and water paste, its just me and who I am.As with your construction those are decisions we all make out of comfort, reliability, experience or paranoia, same as the ones you will be making also. Its not a bad idea to ask for advice and when confusion sets in from opinions you receive, well than you can always consult Tony and see what he'swritten about the subject then choose the answer you want or like best. In the final analysis we all select the answer we like the best.Its just human nature!JohnIn a message dated 12/13/2010 9:32:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kklaus1(at)austin.rr.com writes:--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Kelly Klaus" Hey gang,I don't post anything here much, but I do get the updates from the forums. I am about 85% complete on my Corvair engine rebuild and have ordered the Fuse, plywood, and tail /rudder kits from ACS to get me started. My question is are nails and/or brads used in the construction?--------Kelly Klausdo not archive.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

Re: Pietenpol-List: Soon will be building

Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:40 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: Matt Dralle
Have you made test joints and then broken them invarious ways especialy in shear? I did. You should too if you haven't already. It IS recomended procedure. AND rather educational too!Also what does both West and System Three (T-88)have to say about bonding wood?http://www.systemthree.com/reslibrary/t ... S.pdfThird line, column two, under "product application".Now, West might be different as it is reportedly thinnerbut most likely not much.Clif"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so." - Mark Twain I used West System epoxy, close fitting joints and clamps along with brads and staples shot from a pneumatic gun. I wanted to be well assured that the pins would help my clamps and joints stay tight and strong. Its not a bad idea to ask for advice and when confusion sets in from opinions you receive, well than you can always consult Tony and see what he's written about the subject then choose the answer you want or like best. In the final analysis we all select the answer we like the best. Its just human nature! John________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:16:15 -0800

Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:01 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
He just never flew behine a good engine ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:04:51 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:04 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:04 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:13 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Hey RickI am working on a third one now. This one is a Sky Scout. Tail feathers and wing ribs done done, fuselage is in the jig.Thought I'd correct the record.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----

Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:59 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright

Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 11:16 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Soon will be building

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:14 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Hey RyanThe Volmer is coming along slowly also. That is a complicated machine. I much prefer the simplicity of the Pietenpol.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----