Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: For the record... geesh... UNCLASSIFIED Mike the two Aircraft craftsmen I respect the most are very different. One disassemblesthings and places them in specific baggies and has his tools labeledand put on a board. If one is missing there is a obvious blank spot. He has onlythe most current and best quality tools. His workshop is light and airishwith a lot of room for each project. Only one project at a time and they are more"Modern" The other has piles of scrap metal and parts piled all around the walls of hishangar/workshop. He has shelves just covered with parts, nuts, bolts screws andmisc other items. His hangar/workshop is crowded, dark and somewhat dirty.(NOTE he does insist that all tools go back to the right drawers or the rightshelf.) He always has 4 or 5 projects going and piles of parts laying under theproject. He is always being sidetracked by people needing his help on theirproject. His tools are mostly 1930-70 vintage and require a bit of knowledge torun (He has a lathe that will turn out a 6 ft long axle if you need. It hasa huge electric motor and a Ford Model A tranny to adjust the speeds.) both men are master craftsmen. The "sloppy" one has the greater knowledge. Blue Skies,Steve DOn 04/10/13, Michael Perez wrote:> > Nice wrap up Tools. I applaud your efforts and the work you put forth to: 1)repair your AC and 2) write a debrief as you just have.> > One comment I will make about your previous post: I believed you hinted at cleanlinessand orginization in your shop. I could not agree with you more. IMO,nothing is much more irritating than spending time looking for a tool hiddenunder some debris on the far end of a work bench. A clean, well organized shopgoes a long way to adding to the enjoyment of our craft.> > Michael Perez> Pietenpol HINT Videos> Karetaker Aero> www.karetakeraero.com> > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol storage bag
Pietenpol-List: Pietenpol storage bag
Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]"
I wanted to post the pictures of my storage bag I use for taking trips. Jim, Mr.Sam's new owner was asking. I don't want to tell too many people but the bagI use is a "Thirty One" bag. Most women will know what that is. This is aboutthe most "manly" bag they make. I'm sure some of you would like to dressup your Piet a little with pink, polka dots, and flowers, which are all availablewith this bag, but I chose straight black.
Anyway the really cool thingabout this bag is it is exactly the right width to drop down in the frontcockpit. I added a couple of dowel rods so it can hang on the longerons. Ithas a wire stiffened top, all the way around the bag. You can even buy a lidwith it. In the one picture with my son in the front you can start to see thelid. We used this last year for our week long Barnstorming trip. It hangsabove his legs so he still had room under the bag. Really worked great. If interestedI can get the order number from my wife.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_ ... __________
I wanted to post the pictures of my storage bag I use for taking trips. Jim, Mr.Sam's new owner was asking. I don't want to tell too many people but the bagI use is a "Thirty One" bag. Most women will know what that is. This is aboutthe most "manly" bag they make. I'm sure some of you would like to dressup your Piet a little with pink, polka dots, and flowers, which are all availablewith this bag, but I chose straight black.
Anyway the really cool thingabout this bag is it is exactly the right width to drop down in the frontcockpit. I added a couple of dowel rods so it can hang on the longerons. Ithas a wire stiffened top, all the way around the bag. You can even buy a lidwith it. In the one picture with my son in the front you can start to see thelid. We used this last year for our week long Barnstorming trip. It hangsabove his legs so he still had room under the bag. Really worked great. If interestedI can get the order number from my wife.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_ ... __________Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Original Posted By: "kevinpurtee"
Am near Denver for meetings and might be free tonite. Ken or any builders in thearea gonna be working tonite or want to show off their project? Best to justcall me. 805 573 3564Sent from my iPhon________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Am near Denver for meetings and might be free tonite. Ken or any builders in thearea gonna be working tonite or want to show off their project? Best to justcall me. 805 573 3564Sent from my iPhon________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
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Original Posted By: "Fun2av8"
The kids and I are planning on stopping by Saturday.RyanSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 10, 2013, at 7:14 PM, "Dick N" wrote:> Hey ya'all> Hi from SNF, hope you can make it down here, weather is beautiful. We are building a Pietenpol fuselage and wing ribs in the wood shop this year it is going really good. So far Skip Gadd, Ben Chevranet and I are working every day. John Hoffman and his wife stopped by today, I will be looking for Perry Rhodes we all hope more of you can make it down here.> Later> Dick N.> > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
The kids and I are planning on stopping by Saturday.RyanSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 10, 2013, at 7:14 PM, "Dick N" wrote:> Hey ya'all> Hi from SNF, hope you can make it down here, weather is beautiful. We are building a Pietenpol fuselage and wing ribs in the wood shop this year it is going really good. So far Skip Gadd, Ben Chevranet and I are working every day. John Hoffman and his wife stopped by today, I will be looking for Perry Rhodes we all hope more of you can make it down here.> Later> Dick N.> > ============================================================================================================================================> ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
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Original Posted By: Marcus Zechini
Yes,, I do know Andrew King - he visits the Flying Circus occasionally, He workedwith Ken Hyde on the Wright Brothers project, and he flew biplanes in the movie'Fly Boys". Neat guy. I will touch base with him and see what war storieshe has about "Mr. Sam"--------Jim McWhorterN687MB (New Owner)Culpeper, VA KCJRRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:59:46 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Yes,, I do know Andrew King - he visits the Flying Circus occasionally, He workedwith Ken Hyde on the Wright Brothers project, and he flew biplanes in the movie'Fly Boys". Neat guy. I will touch base with him and see what war storieshe has about "Mr. Sam"--------Jim McWhorterN687MB (New Owner)Culpeper, VA KCJRRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:59:46 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
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Original Posted By: "taildrags"
I'll get that order information from my wife. There are several colors availableand you can even have your N Number embroidered on there. I'll get the costtoo. Kevin, I checked, sorry no Hello Kitty but my wife is checking for otherpretty colors for you. :-)By the way, I made my front stick to be quickly removable and it has to be outfor the bag to be in there. What I like most about it us I can still have a passengerup there too.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
I'll get that order information from my wife. There are several colors availableand you can even have your N Number embroidered on there. I'll get the costtoo. Kevin, I checked, sorry no Hello Kitty but my wife is checking for otherpretty colors for you. :-)By the way, I made my front stick to be quickly removable and it has to be outfor the bag to be in there. What I like most about it us I can still have a passengerup there too.Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
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Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Ha! My thoughts exactly ...In thinking the glide slope squares would be close together and dang near vertical:D The app would say: nearest landing point is directly below you...Anyway, I thought it was a cool app, and something I can add to the iPad I am usingto reply to this message!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Ha! My thoughts exactly ...In thinking the glide slope squares would be close together and dang near vertical:D The app would say: nearest landing point is directly below you...Anyway, I thought it was a cool app, and something I can add to the iPad I am usingto reply to this message!Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
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Original Posted By: "tools"
Hi I am Don's wife. The only way you can buy these is from a "thirty one" consultant,I am not one, but my friend is. I got one for my hubby because I thoughtit would be neat in the plane.. Brownie points for me!! The solid colors they come in are: black, forest green, grey, maroon, navy, orange,purple, red, royal blue and camo. They do have some pretty circles andfloral patterns:-). HAPPY DOTS is my favorite, haha. You can get a lid, they come in black, grey and brown. The cost of these to be shipped to your home is $52.01. She waived the extra shippingfee. The cost to have your N number put on it in a color of your choice via embroideryis $60.09.They are a bit pricy...but Don likes it. We are not getting anything out of this.If you want one let him know. :-)gretchenRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Hi I am Don's wife. The only way you can buy these is from a "thirty one" consultant,I am not one, but my friend is. I got one for my hubby because I thoughtit would be neat in the plane.
. Brownie points for me!! The solid colors they come in are: black, forest green, grey, maroon, navy, orange,purple, red, royal blue and camo. They do have some pretty circles andfloral patterns:-). HAPPY DOTS is my favorite, haha. You can get a lid, they come in black, grey and brown. The cost of these to be shipped to your home is $52.01. She waived the extra shippingfee. The cost to have your N number put on it in a color of your choice via embroideryis $60.09.They are a bit pricy...but Don likes it. We are not getting anything out of this.If you want one let him know. :-)gretchenRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bagPietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Lastly, those tools use "universal" motors. IF they aren't speed controlled, acheap "router speed controller" (available all day long for cheap on ebay) wouldtame those things. I use them on older Biax scrapers that aren't inherentlyspeed controllable. Work great.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Lastly, those tools use "universal" motors. IF they aren't speed controlled, acheap "router speed controller" (available all day long for cheap on ebay) wouldtame those things. I use them on older Biax scrapers that aren't inherentlyspeed controllable. Work great.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Great Mike! I'm sure you'll like how it works in there. Polka dots and all! I did add a 1/16" plywood bottom to mine. Just cut a piece and laid it in there.Gives a nice solid bottom to it. I've hauled all kinds of stuff in there!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:23:58 -0700 (PDT)
Great Mike! I'm sure you'll like how it works in there. Polka dots and all! I did add a 1/16" plywood bottom to mine. Just cut a piece and laid it in there.Gives a nice solid bottom to it. I've hauled all kinds of stuff in there!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:23:58 -0700 (PDT)
Pietenpol-List: Re: rudder bar stops
Original Posted By: John Hofmann
Oscillating multi tools aren't actually new. They have been available for over25 years, through a German company named Fein, who invented the tool. However,a few years ago, Fein's patent on the design ran out, and now there are dozensof variations available, from almost every manufacturer of electric handtools. They seem to be everywhere now. They are extremely useful for certainapplications, but, as Oscar said, maintaining good control of the tool is essential.Because the tool's operation is based on oscillation, there naturallyis quite a bit of vibration inherent in the tool, which makes it easy for thecutting edge to wander - especially when starting a cut. So, be careful if usingone of these tools for precision work. Practice on a bunch of scrap beforetaking the tool to your plane. I haven't yet used one on my Piet, but I'msure there may be occasions when it would be "just the ticket" to do a certainjob. Of course, there are always multiple ways to tackle any problem, and mostlikely the problems that could be handled by a multi tool could also be handledby certain hand tools (if you have them, and know how to use them).Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Oscillating multi tools aren't actually new. They have been available for over25 years, through a German company named Fein, who invented the tool. However,a few years ago, Fein's patent on the design ran out, and now there are dozensof variations available, from almost every manufacturer of electric handtools. They seem to be everywhere now. They are extremely useful for certainapplications, but, as Oscar said, maintaining good control of the tool is essential.Because the tool's operation is based on oscillation, there naturallyis quite a bit of vibration inherent in the tool, which makes it easy for thecutting edge to wander - especially when starting a cut. So, be careful if usingone of these tools for precision work. Practice on a bunch of scrap beforetaking the tool to your plane. I haven't yet used one on my Piet, but I'msure there may be occasions when it would be "just the ticket" to do a certainjob. Of course, there are always multiple ways to tackle any problem, and mostlikely the problems that could be handled by a multi tool could also be handledby certain hand tools (if you have them, and know how to use them).Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Ya know, We should get the craziest one we can and give it away as door prize at Brodhead.Winner HAS to use it...As it turns out, Robin has two... one about like Curt's (polka dot wise...) theother is A LOT deeper. Would work really well in a cockpit without a pax tojust keep things organized and from migrating around. Clever.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag
Ya know, We should get the craziest one we can and give it away as door prize at Brodhead.Winner HAS to use it...As it turns out, Robin has two... one about like Curt's (polka dot wise...) theother is A LOT deeper. Would work really well in a cockpit without a pax tojust keep things organized and from migrating around. Clever.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol storage bag