conodeuce
08-15-2011, 06:14 PM
I am building an Acey Deucy (similar to the Baby Ace). My boy and I are currently building ribs. I'll be ready to attach the right wing's ribs to their spars within several weeks. By the time I begin the left wing, a year may pass, since I'll have to spend a fair amount of time working on steel fittings, aileron, etc.
My question is whether I should prepare the left wing's spars now, or wait. My spar lumber (from Edensaw in Port Townsend, WA) will require planing and trimming. Once machined, I worry about excessive drying of the wood if a year should pass before building the left wing. Once built, I will coat the wing wood with varnish. Until then, the wood will be stored in my unheated garage.
Should I apply a light coat of varnish to the unused wood spar in order to forestall excessive drying? Or leave the spruce untouched until ready for use?
Thanks for any suggestions.
My question is whether I should prepare the left wing's spars now, or wait. My spar lumber (from Edensaw in Port Townsend, WA) will require planing and trimming. Once machined, I worry about excessive drying of the wood if a year should pass before building the left wing. Once built, I will coat the wing wood with varnish. Until then, the wood will be stored in my unheated garage.
Should I apply a light coat of varnish to the unused wood spar in order to forestall excessive drying? Or leave the spruce untouched until ready for use?
Thanks for any suggestions.