Bicyclists braze 4130 quite a lot. Check into bulletin boards that cater to them.
I’ve seen a fair amount of plain old brass brazing on VERY OLD airplane parts.
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- Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:52 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Brazing Rods for 4130
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2047
- Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:01 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Aluminum cylinder head for Model A
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1691
Re: Aluminum cylinder head for Model A
Wow, would have to consult the Old Testament! Generally, they increase HP, about 10, at the expense of some reliability. Mostly popular on piets for weight savings. Some had bosses for drilling for a second set of plugs. They come from the model A performance community, not really a Piet community i...
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:32 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: bungee cord question for jenny style gear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3680
Re: bungee cord question for jenny style gear
I’ve used ugly old hose clamps. Vintagey looking safety wire wrapped them. Zip ties! All worked fine.
I simply liked the safety wire wrapped the most.
Tools
I simply liked the safety wire wrapped the most.
Tools
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:37 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Am I getting close?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4920
Re: Am I getting close?
Want to get done in record time? Do SOMETHING every single day. Anything. As long as it intends to move forward. Doesn’t matter if it’s a mistake and actually doesn’t. Just has to have the intention of moving forward. It’s those “walk away for months” that make builds take forever. This doesn’t triv...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:36 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: New Member in North Atlanta Area
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2330
Re: New Member in North Atlanta Area
Gimme a shout. Got a A-65, short wood fuse, one piece wing Piet flying you can check out.
Mike Danford
423-883-0721
Mike Danford
423-883-0721
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:03 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Work Area Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5072
Re: Work Area Question
Oh, I have a flying Piet if ya want any help or check one out..
Mike Danford
423-883-0721
Mike Danford
423-883-0721
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:01 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Work Area Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5072
Re: Work Area Question
I’m a professional woodworker near Atlanta for the last 20 years... Like mentioned, you’ll want sort of “comfortable” conditions for application of adhesives and finishes. Otherwise, leave the wood basically in conditions similar to where the plane will live, which is a protected but non environment...
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:26 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Trailering a Piet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6138
Re: Trailering a Piet
I trailered a one piece wing Piet in one trip with a light duty 30’ bumper pull Trailer and half ton truck. Easy trailer to make with a cheap camper frame. Frequently found for a couple hundred bucks. Fuse and tail feathers put on very front, facing forward. Wing set just aft of wheels, and may hang...
- Sun May 24, 2020 8:58 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Interchanging Piet Parts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3065
Re: Interchanging Piet Parts
My take is that about any major component could be made to work fairly efficiently. But it will likely take a little fiddling.
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Tools
- Sun May 24, 2020 8:54 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: best gear woods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3136
Re: best gear woods
When I rebuilt 2RN’s gear, I used southern yellow pine from a pallet. I think proper fitment, like the legs being the right thickness, or shims being added so a good tight fit is achieved is more important than the species. I fly off very rough unimproved fields so did go with the SYP for its streng...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:48 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Wooden repair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3727
Re: Wooden repair
You need the epoxy if you’re using a covering system that is MEK based so it doesn’t dissolve the varnish.
Using Stewart glue and latex, regular varnish is fine... which I also think is true if you’re using dope.
Using poly fiber, use epoxy.
Check the instructions for what you’re using.
Mike
Using Stewart glue and latex, regular varnish is fine... which I also think is true if you’re using dope.
Using poly fiber, use epoxy.
Check the instructions for what you’re using.
Mike
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:53 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Photo update from my airplane factory
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5598
Re: Photo update from my airplane factory
Small shops very effective. I’ve made parts out of a footlocker on a carrier. Built entire control line stunters in hotel rooms. Done ALL manners of mechanical things on a kitchen table. When you don’t have much room to lose things, nothing spare to lose anyway, no big power tools to ruin something ...
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:00 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First flight of 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4876
Re: First flight of 2020
Thanks! It was a relatively short flight filled with anticipation... my most recent flight was a month or more ago and I was basically forced down due to a rough running engine. No real problem, very near a friends field. Making a long story short I’m nearly certain at this point it was merely carb ...
- Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:17 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: First flight of 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4876
Re: First flight of 2020
Got lucky in GA, needed a jacket, but great flying weather otherwise! A New Year’s Day flight has been on the list of things to do for some time!
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Tools
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:24 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: epoxy failure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4271
Re: epoxy failure
Another consideration is too much clamping pressure, which can displace too much epoxy, the more common way of not having enough.
Tools
Tools
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:24 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Steam Bending Longerons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4310
Re: Steam Bending Longerons
To further put your mind at ease... Years ago I broke my lower longerons right there in the curve. I scarfed new longerons on right there using the normal 15:1 taper, but without scarf plates and dry bent them right back into place. The joints are readily visible and easy to inspect. Despite the ten...
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:47 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
Re: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Oh ya, please look! Let me know, summer is a burning!!
Thanks,
Tools, 423 883 0721
Thanks,
Tools, 423 883 0721
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:25 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
Re: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Hehe,
I didn't notice that. Not a glowing endorsement of my ability to sell something.... Which is cool.
Tried to go flying in 2rn yesterday, but found a hole in the exhaust. Anyone recognize the exhaust stacks? Are they Aeronca? Need some new ones.
Tools
I didn't notice that. Not a glowing endorsement of my ability to sell something.... Which is cool.
Tried to go flying in 2rn yesterday, but found a hole in the exhaust. Anyone recognize the exhaust stacks? Are they Aeronca? Need some new ones.
Tools
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:13 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
Re: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Hmmm, yes, I would like details. Thanks, Mike, n0kkj@yahoo.com
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:30 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
Re: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Sorry not responsive, just a lot going on... NX2RN is still for sale but here's the deal, I love the plane and don't really need to sell it. I just don't really need to keep it either. I'm asking $10,000. it's in annual, flies regularly, and has no real issues. To be a show stopper it needs recovere...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:34 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: replacing bungees (need advice)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8452
Re: replacing bungees (need advice)
Hey mark, Can't be too much different than doing the straight axle bungee. First, wrap a bungee without tension and see how the length compares the tensioned one. Should demonstrate about 10 percent stretch. Just a warm fuzzy sort of thing to know. Just pull as you go, two pairs of hands. Once done,...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:23 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: You like odd machines don't you? A new Piet owner
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3023
Re: You like odd machines don't you? A new Piet owner
Give me a shout. I live just south of Chattanooga. Mike danford, 423 320 8787.
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:59 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: New member, intro
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5295
Re: New member, intro
If it's been said once... If at all possible, get to Brodhead. It's the third week of July, in southern Wisconsin. Lots of piets. Almost guaranteed a ride. Definitely sit in some planes for size. Take lots of nerdy reference photos. Seeing the various options in person really helps ya decide how to ...
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:37 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Purchase of training aircraft OT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3218
Re: Purchase of training aircraft OT
Seems I replied to a similar question somewhere... Anyway... Here's my quick take. First credentials. I'm a late bloomer somewhat unorthodox CFI. I got mine using military credentials, primarily for the purpose of teaching my son to fly our Piet. My first light civil student was my 18 yr old son, in...
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:21 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Any Piet Builders in Middle Tennessee?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5261
Re: Any Piet Builders in Middle Tennessee?
HI! I'm down near Chattanooga if you ever get this way. While not an active builder, I do have a Piet here in the yard that flies regularly. Also have a decently equipped shop if you need any help,with about any part of the process. Of course the Piet is available for inspection, rides, what ever. M...
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:45 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Where are the Piet Folks Based...?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21974
Re: Where are the Piet Folks Based...?
Hey swainer,
I'm located just south of Chatt, nearest to GA77, next closest 9a5. Have a a65 powered Piet. Give me a shout, 423 580 1383, Mike Danford.
Can probably help with a few things. And always good to get together with other Piet folks.
Cheers,
Tools
I'm located just south of Chatt, nearest to GA77, next closest 9a5. Have a a65 powered Piet. Give me a shout, 423 580 1383, Mike Danford.
Can probably help with a few things. And always good to get together with other Piet folks.
Cheers,
Tools
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:24 am
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion Shuttle Service
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3947
Re: Brodhead Pietenpol Reunion Shuttle Service
I've walked into town enough to definitively say yes!
Tools
Tools
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:13 pm
- Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
- Topic: Southeast Piet Fly-in
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4224
Re: Southeast Piet Fly-in
Well, if it hasn't sold by then, I'll bring a Piet. If it has, I'll come in a c-120!
Tools
Tools
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:43 am
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
Re: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Mine too!
Sorry we couldn't make it down, weather shortened our trip. Are you going to be around for sun and fun? Planning on bringing a squadron from up here. Folks are getting cabin fever pretty bad!
Mike
Sorry we couldn't make it down, weather shortened our trip. Are you going to be around for sun and fun? Planning on bringing a squadron from up here. Folks are getting cabin fever pretty bad!
Mike
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:09 am
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
Re: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Attempt two...
Asking $10,000. Located south of Chattanooga TN in Chickamauga GA. Call 523-580-2383.
Thanks!
Tools
Asking $10,000. Located south of Chattanooga TN in Chickamauga GA. Call 523-580-2383.
Thanks!
Tools
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:07 am
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
Re: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Oh, details!
Asking $10,000. Located just south of Chattanooga TN, in Chickamauga GA. Call 423-580-1383. Thanks!
Tools, who maybe thought you could tell by the snow...
Asking $10,000. Located just south of Chattanooga TN, in Chickamauga GA. Call 423-580-1383. Thanks!
Tools, who maybe thought you could tell by the snow...
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:31 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35534
PIetenpol Air Camper for sale
Hate to be the first in this category. Too many planes, and besides, might get me back to building one! Short wood fuse. Cabanes an inch or two longer. Cutout for rear cockpit access. Dual controls, no instruments in front. Wood gear, Harley wheels. Cont a65, mid time, great runner. Slick mags with ...