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by Erik (Woody) Woodson
Sat May 28, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: tail wire bracket attachment
Replies: 3
Views: 959

Re: tail wire bracket attachment

Might be a little late but I think the options are 1) Use the rivet and most of the fitting sits under the covering or 2) Shim and bolt on top of the covering. Bolts wont fit under the covering as I'm sure you figured out but I think it's dealers choice on the look you like.
Cheers!
by Erik (Woody) Woodson
Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: metal parts
Replies: 6
Views: 2469

Re: metal parts

bummer about no longer offering Solid works, guess I was lucky. The parts turned out great and haven't had any fitment problems, I've used most of them so far so good.
by Erik (Woody) Woodson
Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: center section bracket rust prevention
Replies: 11
Views: 5181

Re: center section bracket rust prevention

Great Conversation here and I've heard good stuff about spar varnish and it's compatibility with the Stewart system (will work fine). My question is this, if I've already got one coat down with a two part epoxy varnish and want to switch to the Stewart system will there be a problem laying a coat of...
by Erik (Woody) Woodson
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: metal parts
Replies: 6
Views: 2469

Re: metal parts

Any luck? Most areas have a couple fabrication shops with cnc machines that can do it for you once you "build" your parts in an autocad type program. You get free access to solid works with an EAA membership. I was able to build them all and send them to my uncle who water jetted them all....
by Erik (Woody) Woodson
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Heel Brakes
Replies: 23
Views: 4831

Re: Heel Brakes

How timely Terry, I was trying to remember which project these went to. :lol: I'm listening, great ideas, I think Gary Boothe's plane on westcoast piets has some good brake ideas as well but I am looking at the sideways install.
by Erik (Woody) Woodson
Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: New Forum Registration
Replies: 5
Views: 5335

Re: New Forum Registration

No problem with initial registration, looking forward to getting some good "free advice" (we all know what that is worth). I'm new to the world of Pietenpol but not building stuff, mostly wooden boats, and not new to aviation as I've been making a living at it since '93 but just now lookin...