Original Posted By: "rorichts"
Craig,My axle is 1 1/2" with just enough inside clearance to receive a solid 1" axle.Wheel bearings have been changed to fit the axle. The solid axle inserts are18" long, each. Heavy, Yes, but they will never bend, as attested to in numerousattempts!Gary BootheNX308MBSent from my iPhoneOn May 1, 2013, at 6:40 AM, "CraigAho" wrote:> > I'm just a simple woodworker so I probably shouldn't be trying to engineer anythingbut just another thought. What if You were to take a piece of white oak,ash or doug fir say rectangular and with a snug fit set it into the tube verticleto help the tube resist bending, since the axels are just over time bendingor saging in the middle would that not help reinforce it.?> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 757#399757> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: "rorichts"
Looking to build, any complete or projects in central Iowa?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Looking to build, any complete or projects in central Iowa?Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: "Perry Rhoads"
Any central iowa piets I could connect withThanksRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Any central iowa piets I could connect withThanksRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: "rorichts"
Not central Iowa, but central Illinois. N12939 is at Litchfield,IL. (3LF). 200 statute from Blakesburg,IA. You're welcome any time.Perry Rhoads----- Original Message -----
Not central Iowa, but central Illinois. N12939 is at Litchfield,IL. (3LF). 200 statute from Blakesburg,IA. You're welcome any time.Perry Rhoads----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: "Dennis Vetter"
Yup! I actually live in Colo - right between Ames and Marshalltown. Have a GN-1hangered in Marshalltown. Give me a yell:Lorin MillerCell - 641-485-0840email: lorin.miller(at)emerson.comGN-1 N30PP, Cont A-75--------Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXGN-1 N30PPRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?
Yup! I actually live in Colo - right between Ames and Marshalltown. Have a GN-1hangered in Marshalltown. Give me a yell:Lorin MillerCell - 641-485-0840email: lorin.miller(at)emerson.comGN-1 N30PP, Cont A-75--------Lorin MillerWaiex N81YXGN-1 N30PPRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?
RE: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I know there are a couple of planes being built in central IA. I have onebut have not worked on it for a few years. Prairie City. There are othersbut they man not want to be named.Jerry Grogan-----Original Message-----
I know there are a couple of planes being built in central IA. I have onebut have not worked on it for a few years. Prairie City. There are othersbut they man not want to be named.Jerry Grogan-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: Jack
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: axle bending UNCLASSIFIEDOld Buddy Master mechanic with a lot of time working on "old Planes" has oftencommented that the "New fabrics" are lifetime covers and that shortcircuits theold process of getting to inspect the airframe every 10 or so years when thedope and linnen got too loose. Zippers and inspections holes help. but there is nothing like having her naked.Blue Skies,Steve D On 05/01/13, tools wrote:> > Oh ya, I think it's got great merit. I, too, started down this path as I wasa woodworker. The airplane I first started researching was a GP-4, another allwood aircraft, but then found the Piet and decided that was a better first project.> > Teak would work as well, but white oak is nearly as rot resistant and WAAAY cheaper(as I'm sure you know). I just think it would be a good idea to put thatsort of thing on a regular inspection cycle. > > After seeing the corrosion under the other metal fittings, I'm about to the pointI think airplanes should be uncovered and redone every 10 to 15 yrs anyway.> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 796#399796> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: axle bending UNCLASSIFIEDOld Buddy Master mechanic with a lot of time working on "old Planes" has oftencommented that the "New fabrics" are lifetime covers and that shortcircuits theold process of getting to inspect the airframe every 10 or so years when thedope and linnen got too loose. Zippers and inspections holes help. but there is nothing like having her naked.Blue Skies,Steve D On 05/01/13, tools wrote:> > Oh ya, I think it's got great merit. I, too, started down this path as I wasa woodworker. The airplane I first started researching was a GP-4, another allwood aircraft, but then found the Piet and decided that was a better first project.> > Teak would work as well, but white oak is nearly as rot resistant and WAAAY cheaper(as I'm sure you know). I just think it would be a good idea to put thatsort of thing on a regular inspection cycle. > > After seeing the corrosion under the other metal fittings, I'm about to the pointI think airplanes should be uncovered and redone every 10 to 15 yrs anyway.> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 796#399796> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: "John Greenlee"
Robert I'm in DSM, www.textors.com Sent from my iPadJack TextorOn May 1, 2013, at 10:45 AM, "rorichts" wrote:> > Looking to build, any complete or projects in central Iowa?> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 769#399769> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Robert I'm in DSM, www.textors.com Sent from my iPadJack TextorOn May 1, 2013, at 10:45 AM, "rorichts" wrote:> > Looking to build, any complete or projects in central Iowa?> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 769#399769> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: "rorichts"
Dennis Vetter wrote:> I'm 20 miles WNW of Fort Dodge,IA. N6636B 65 hp Cont, Piet. Where are you located?Dennis Vetter, minimax103(at)hotmail.com
DennisLook forward to seeing you again, it was yours that I saw in Iowa Falls last summerRichRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?
Dennis Vetter wrote:> I'm 20 miles WNW of Fort Dodge,IA. N6636B 65 hp Cont, Piet. Where are you located?Dennis Vetter, minimax103(at)hotmail.com
DennisLook forward to seeing you again, it was yours that I saw in Iowa Falls last summerRichRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?
Original Posted By: "rorichts"
jack(at)textors.com wrote:> Robert I'm in DSM, www.textors.com > > Sent from my iPad> Jack Textor> Jack> Looked over your pics very nice, your experience will be very helpful> Rich ( Robert)> > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 769#399769> > > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?
jack(at)textors.com wrote:> Robert I'm in DSM, www.textors.com > > Sent from my iPad> Jack Textor> Jack> Looked over your pics very nice, your experience will be very helpful> Rich ( Robert)> > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 769#399769> > > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: central Iowa Piets?