Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Update from: Corky's Rib BuildingPieters,Progress is the word. Jig completed. This is the original design by Mr Pietenpol. Those interested in a set of ribs will have to inform me whether a one piece wing or 3 piece. Choice of 1/2X1/4 or 3/8X1/4 cap strip. The material will be premium selected Douglas Fir from Washington state. Kiln dried,tight vertical grains. A 3/8 width will be much stronger than a 1/2 spruce and near the same weight. All will be 3/8X1/4 unless requested otherwise. T-88 glue used. Also, decide whether you are using 1in or 3/4in spars.If interested parties will respond to this letter I would appreciate it so I might make my plans.Going in Tuesday so they can whittle on my heart a bit. If you don't hear from me by the 8th or 9th then you best start looking for another rib companyCorkyChief honcho ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Axle bending

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Never got a response to this. Any thoughts or opinions at all?Is a slight bending of the straight axle inherently bad? I can't remember which thickness I used, but after all the welding I had it magnafluxed. And then last year I did some additional welding of those bungee "dams" that I added. After that I noticed the wheels are canted a bit inward, caused by the warping from the heat. This did not seem to affect performance at all with all those rides I gave at Brodhead last year. Any thoughts?Dan HelsperPuryear, TN________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
NoJack PhillipsNX899JPSmith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____