Original Posted By: "David B. Schober"
Bill,I just measured from the trailing edge of the wing to get the stichingeven. A spot light works great to see what you are doing with the needleinside the wing.Craig________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Decals
Pietenpol-List: Decals
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
I would like to purchase some decals for my Piet. I=27ve seen pictures ofa neat, rather small logo on the tail and a much larger PietenpolAircamper decal on the sides of the fuselage near the cockpit. Doesanyone know where to obtain these items?I=27m attempting to stitch my one-piece wing mounted in a verticalposition. I=27m attempting to use the hidden link lace which requires ashort bend on the end of the needle. Although I=27m getting better atfinding the hole on the opposite side of the wing, I wonder if someone hasa neat system to speed this up or is it simply a matter of your partnerguiding you to the right location and you doing the same for him? In thepast I=27ve had wings in a pivoting jig and it was easier to line up thelaces top and bottom of the wing. Any suggestions???? Bill________________________________________________________________________________
I would like to purchase some decals for my Piet. I=27ve seen pictures ofa neat, rather small logo on the tail and a much larger PietenpolAircamper decal on the sides of the fuselage near the cockpit. Doesanyone know where to obtain these items?I=27m attempting to stitch my one-piece wing mounted in a verticalposition. I=27m attempting to use the hidden link lace which requires ashort bend on the end of the needle. Although I=27m getting better atfinding the hole on the opposite side of the wing, I wonder if someone hasa neat system to speed this up or is it simply a matter of your partnerguiding you to the right location and you doing the same for him? In thepast I=27ve had wings in a pivoting jig and it was easier to line up thelaces top and bottom of the wing. Any suggestions???? Bill________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Decals
Original Posted By: clawler
>I would like to purchase some decals for my Piet. 0000,8080,8080Bill- Look at the BPAN page- I thinkthe Piet logos (small) are available from Frank Pavliga. I had some custom outdoor vinyllogos and stripes for my fuse. cut by Aerographix up in Michigan.Dennis Demeter is the owner. Not cheap but excellent quality andit actually looks better than paint. Like a second skin. I can posthis 1-800 no. here if anyone is interested. He flies a T-Craft.>I'm attempting to stitch my one-piece wing mounted in a verticalposition. I'm attempting to use the hidden link lace which requires ashort bend on the end of the needle. 0000,8080,8080Bill- I used the same hidden knot onmy wings and laced them withoutany assistance. If you place a trouble light shining from the oppositeside you'll be able to find your pre-punched holes better. But don'tdo like I did and get it so close that the bulb burns a nice big holein the dacron. Once Igot the hang of stitching it became mindless work and I started calculating.....'let's see....2.5" between stitches, 400 stitches perwingpanel, over 1,600 pre-punched holes....and sore fingers."Wow, was I glad it wasn't a Biplane !I used the flat lacing cord- much easier on your fingers....and also a neat trick a veteran fabric guy told me...wrap your fingers in those areas which take the most abuse w/ masking tape and you'll avoid the soreness and bleeding. Ain't this buildin' fun now, eh ?It was great. (because it's over !) MC________________________________________________________________________________
>I would like to purchase some decals for my Piet. 0000,8080,8080Bill- Look at the BPAN page- I thinkthe Piet logos (small) are available from Frank Pavliga. I had some custom outdoor vinyllogos and stripes for my fuse. cut by Aerographix up in Michigan.Dennis Demeter is the owner. Not cheap but excellent quality andit actually looks better than paint. Like a second skin. I can posthis 1-800 no. here if anyone is interested. He flies a T-Craft.>I'm attempting to stitch my one-piece wing mounted in a verticalposition. I'm attempting to use the hidden link lace which requires ashort bend on the end of the needle. 0000,8080,8080Bill- I used the same hidden knot onmy wings and laced them withoutany assistance. If you place a trouble light shining from the oppositeside you'll be able to find your pre-punched holes better. But don'tdo like I did and get it so close that the bulb burns a nice big holein the dacron. Once Igot the hang of stitching it became mindless work and I started calculating.....'let's see....2.5" between stitches, 400 stitches perwingpanel, over 1,600 pre-punched holes....and sore fingers."Wow, was I glad it wasn't a Biplane !I used the flat lacing cord- much easier on your fingers....and also a neat trick a veteran fabric guy told me...wrap your fingers in those areas which take the most abuse w/ masking tape and you'll avoid the soreness and bleeding. Ain't this buildin' fun now, eh ?It was great. (because it's over !) MC________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Decals
Original Posted By: Ed0248
On all the wings I've stiched, I did a modified version of the hidden knot. Makethe knot on the edge of the cap strip and let the lacing between the loops justrun along the same side. When you tighten the knot make it so it goes justbelow the surface. As for finding the hole on the other side, site through thehole just above to find the hole on the other side. Set up about a half dozenneedles (the more you have, the easier it is) and push them all through to theother side. Saves a lot of walking.William Conway wrote:> I would like to purchase some decals for my Piet. I've seen pictures of a neat,rather small logo on the tail and a much larger Pietenpol Aircamper decalon the sides of the fuselage near the cockpit. Does anyone know where to obtainthese items?>> I'm attempting to stitch my one-piece wing mounted in a vertical position. I'mattempting to use the hidden link lace which requires a short bend on the endof the needle. Although I'm getting better at finding the hole on the oppositeside of the wing, I wonder if someone has a neat system to speed this upor is it simply a matter of your partner guiding you to the right location andyou doing the same for him? In the past I've had wings in a pivoting jig andit was easier to line up the laces top and bottom of the wing. Any suggestions???? Bill--David B.Schober, CPEInstructor, Aviation MaintenanceFairmont State CollegeNational Aerospace Education CenterRt. 3 Box 13Bridgeport, WV 26330-9503(304) 842-8300________________________________________________________________________________
On all the wings I've stiched, I did a modified version of the hidden knot. Makethe knot on the edge of the cap strip and let the lacing between the loops justrun along the same side. When you tighten the knot make it so it goes justbelow the surface. As for finding the hole on the other side, site through thehole just above to find the hole on the other side. Set up about a half dozenneedles (the more you have, the easier it is) and push them all through to theother side. Saves a lot of walking.William Conway wrote:> I would like to purchase some decals for my Piet. I've seen pictures of a neat,rather small logo on the tail and a much larger Pietenpol Aircamper decalon the sides of the fuselage near the cockpit. Does anyone know where to obtainthese items?>> I'm attempting to stitch my one-piece wing mounted in a vertical position. I'mattempting to use the hidden link lace which requires a short bend on the endof the needle. Although I'm getting better at finding the hole on the oppositeside of the wing, I wonder if someone has a neat system to speed this upor is it simply a matter of your partner guiding you to the right location andyou doing the same for him? In the past I've had wings in a pivoting jig andit was easier to line up the laces top and bottom of the wing. Any suggestions???? Bill--David B.Schober, CPEInstructor, Aviation MaintenanceFairmont State CollegeNational Aerospace Education CenterRt. 3 Box 13Bridgeport, WV 26330-9503(304) 842-8300________________________________________________________________________________