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Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
I'm about to order metal for the straight axle and spreader bars. I know the ODs are 1.5 and .75 inches, but what is the wall thickness?Thanks,Jim________________________________________________________________________________
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Per the Hoopman plans:Spreader bars - 3/4" X .035Axle - 1 1/2 X .109Some people increase the axle to .120Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----
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Original Posted By: "jim"
Hi Jim When I was at that stage it was recommended to me by others on the list to usethe heavy gauge I went with 3mm I think about .125 but I will have a look tonightto make sure if no one else has chimed in.CarsonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By: Greg Cardinal
Thanks Greg!Jim ----- Original Message -----
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Original Posted By: "womenfly2"
I'll buy a set if you have extras....!Contact me offline if you would like to discuss....flight.jake(at)gmail.com--------Jake Schultz - curator,Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Straight axle dimensions
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Original Posted By: "Jerry Dotson"
I will tag along with Jake's comment. If you would be interested in selling a set,please contact me off-line.jarheadpilot82 (at) gmail (dot) com--------Semper Fi,Terry HandRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Straight axle dimensions
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Original Posted By: "MaximumBob"
Hi guys, Before this thread peters out, where can one find or order the "All Power PropCarving CD"? Does it come in a book form? Jeff WilsonSt. Louis, MOSent from my iPhone________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Straight axle dimensions
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Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
It looks like the McMaster Carr item number is 7767T43 on McMaster.comRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By: "MaximumBob"
Hi Bob,McMaster-Carr is a great resource but that part number is mild steel.The part number for 4130 steel in size 1 1/5" X .120 is 89955K17.Greg Cardinal----- Original Message -----
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Original Posted By: Jeff Wilson
Jeff,This instructional essay, in CD form (PDF) with detailed photos and diagrams, can be purchased from AircraftSpruce.com or downloaded as an ebook from Aircraft Technical Book http://www.actechbooks.com/products/act615/. Thank you for your interest. (Please note, this is not a video).Dan HelsperPuryear, TN-----Original Message-----
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