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by VincentDunn
Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:59 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Bass wood vs sitka or Doug Fir
Replies: 8
Views: 7352

Re: Bass wood vs sitka or Doug Fir

Brian, Since Basswood is both lighter and less strong you could, in theory, increase the longeron dimensions to, say, 1.25 inches square and achieve the same weight and strength os spruce. Oscar might suggest the correct dimensions to achieve spruce parity. Also, look at Western Hemlock as an altern...
by VincentDunn
Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:19 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Builders in Oklahoma?
Replies: 3
Views: 3438

Re: Builders in Oklahoma?

Jim Markle lives in NE OK. You can reach him at jim_markle@mindspring.com. He doesn’t look at email real regularly so be patient.
by VincentDunn
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Strips for Ribs
Replies: 5
Views: 4850

Re: Bending Strips for Ribs

I used a 4 foot section of metal downspout, standing on end, on top of a pressure cooker with the pressure weigh off. Add cap strips and seal with a rag around the top. 30-40 minutes of steam works great. Just get the hot, steamed cap strips in the jig pronto. The heat seems more effective than soak...
by VincentDunn
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Routing Willy Nilly
Replies: 3
Views: 3691

Re: Routing Willy Nilly

I routed my Western Hemlock wing spars and saved weigh with little strength penalty. I’d be cautious routing in the aft fuselage as a hard landing could really stress the routed parts back there.
by VincentDunn
Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:40 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Old Information for New Pietenpol Pilots
Replies: 9
Views: 7581

Re: Old Information for New Pietenpol Pilots

Cpirrman,
I recently strung my drag/anti drag wires in the wings. My EAA Tech Counsilor, the venerable Ernie Moreno, advised me that the tension should be 60 lbs. I borrowed a cable tensioner to get exactly that value on each wire. It was easy too. Hope this helps. Vincent Dunn.
by VincentDunn
Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:58 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Pietenpol vertical wing strut support.
Replies: 12
Views: 9817

Re: Pietenpol vertical wing strut support.

How about for wooden struts? Are jury struts recommended on wooden flying struts too?
by VincentDunn
Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:31 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Laced Wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 5149

Re: Laced Wheels

Here's an email from Buchanans Spoke and Rim from June 2018. I had emailed them to ask about what size the spoke holes should be. They're really helpful and did a fantastic job lacing the rims I bought online to the hubs I had made to order. Hi Vincent. The 9 gauge wire is .142" in diameter but...
by VincentDunn
Mon Dec 04, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Spoke Wheel Hubs For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4890

Re: Spoke Wheel Hubs For Sale

Rob, Are these still AVAILABLE? i NEED THEM.
Vincent Dunn'
Salem Oregon
vincentkdunn@yahoo.com