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by Airseabob
Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:22 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Control Horn GA Steel thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 1429

Re: Control Horn GA Steel thickness

PoconoJohn wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:37 pm I used .032. As it gets thinner, I think it'll be more difficult to weld. Check this.....it's for sheet. Tubing is different.

http://www.cousesteel.com/AndysPlace/Ga ... kness.html


You are right. It's taking a lot of practice to weld the material. :lol:
by Airseabob
Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:20 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Control Horn GA Steel thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 1429

Re: Control Horn GA Steel thickness

Thank you. This makes sense now...
by Airseabob
Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Control Horn GA Steel thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 1429

Control Horn GA Steel thickness

Hello All: I just purchased CNC cut fittings from a place called "Icarus" (on the net). I noticed he cut the control horn material (rudder/elevator/aileron) out of 24 ga but the plans call for 22 ga. (slightly thicker). Does anyone see a problem with using his slightly thinner material? Wh...