Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Posted: **Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:07 am**

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? What did you use?

Thanks!

Posted: **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

Posted: **Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:48 am**

The Icarus fittings are made from 4130. I think that is why they are a bit thinner.

Posted: **Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:20 am**

Thank you. This makes sense now...

Posted: **Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:22 am**

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.

Brodhead Pietenpol Association

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