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  1. TIG welding electrodes, half length & high count for a compact torch, from JSP ARC

    https://youtu.be/_wzB-XF4srI



    Perfect for roll cages, motor cycle frames, & aircraft fuselages or anything else that uses a short torch setup. :D

    And with the 2% Lanthanated “blue band”...
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    Fuel system damage from Ethanol

    A sobering reminder of the damaging effects of Ethanol on fuel system components not rated for it.

    :eek:

    latest blog post:
    https://gouldaero.com/2018/02/12/fuel-system-damage-from-ethanol/
    ...
  3. Hate to be a "conformist" but the RV-14 looks...

    Hate to be a "conformist" but the RV-14 looks like a real good choice for bigger dudes like you and me.

    Can do basic Acro & is offered in a Tail Dragger version if you want.

    the big perk of...
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    The Corvair is a great choice, I worked for...

    The Corvair is a great choice, I worked for William as a design engineer in the mid 00's I built one for my project. Engine is done and has some test stand run time on it, airplane project is still...
  5. Kindle / e-book version is on sale this week 75%...

    Kindle / e-book version is on sale this week 75% off

    https://goo.gl/TwicGL

    Beyond Amazon kindle devices It can be read on iOS, Android with the app & PC

    Happy Holidays
  6. Looks like a good Beginner project with a high...

    Looks like a good Beginner project with a high degree of completed parts.

    As for covering, I would master a system on some simple test frames, get real good confidence in the process before going...
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    As a Tech Counselor in Composites & FWF, I would...

    As a Tech Counselor in Composites & FWF, I would try to stay with in known Aviation specs / what other aircraft have done even if its not the same exact type of aircraft.

    these links may help:
    ...
  8. Holliday Gift Ideas for the Homebuilder

    General = https://gouldaero.com/2017/11/22/black-friday-cyber-monday-ideas-for-dad-husband-brother/

    Aircraft how to books =...
  9. Support page created for Composites Book ...

    Support page created for Composites Book

    https://gouldaero.com/pmc/

    Project examples, Composite material suppliers & tools.
  10. 2nd edition of the TIG welding book for Beginners...

    2nd edition of the TIG welding book for Beginners is out on Amazon
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  11. TIG Welding Kindle e-book on sale this week, only...

    TIG Welding Kindle e-book on sale this week, only $.99 (66% off)

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  12. This week the composites book Kindle version is...

    This week the composites book Kindle version is only $.99, that's 80% off. :D
    ...
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    You want to have your metal as clean as possible...

    You want to have your metal as clean as possible at & near the weld sight. Clean metal will be something working for you, dirty / crud / rust / mil scale will be working against you. I learned TIG...
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    Hi Ray, Any Pictures? I'm Assuming there like...

    Hi Ray,

    Any Pictures? I'm Assuming there like a west system ketchup style pump?

    :cool:

    thanks,

    Spencer
  15. My Composites Structures & Construction book is up on Amazon

    I’ve been working with Aircraft Composite materials & construction since the early 90’s
    It’s a technology, art & science where my Learning & Capability has been on an exponential path since the...
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    I was concerned about the paint as well, I did...

    I was concerned about the paint as well, I did use Automotive paint and its held up under around 5 - 7 hours of use. The SW200 has a locked and long post flow that likely helps some what with torch...
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    TIG Torch Holder

    Thought I would share my TIG torch holder design with the homebuilders, it stays attached to the welding cart, close to the controls. For more details you can check it out on my web page:...
  18. My TIG Welding book is up on Amazon & Barnes and Noble

    Kindle & Paper back editions = https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZCLYHY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1492654317&sr=1-1&keywords=B06ZZCLYHY

    and for the Barnes and Noble paperback
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  19. What kind of workshop setup do you have for the...

    What kind of workshop setup do you have for the project? Have you done any sheet metal work before? I've found time and time again the biggest drivers for getting the airplane done often have nothing...
  20. From what I've seen since my envolvment with...

    From what I've seen since my envolvment with homebuilts since 93' is the RV's are the best you can get for project completion and the set the bench mark in a solid build process and completeness. The...
  21. Hello, Finally at my PC, One thing to...

    Hello, Finally at my PC,

    One thing to consider about going to jet A for safety over AV gas is traditionally piston to turboprop conversions typically gain weight not lose it as a general trend...
  22. Do you have a particular turbo prop in mind? I...

    Do you have a particular turbo prop in mind? I spent years around the outside of a PWC PT-6 on a meridians when I used to work for Piper, I'm on my smart phone right now so it's cumbersome to write...
  23. Hi Steve, Where you wanting to know about...

    Hi Steve,

    Where you wanting to know about Engine Design, or engine installation on an airframe design?

    I may be able to help you.

    Spencer G

    EAA Technical Counselor # 5426
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    Hi n3pup, I would recommend protecting a wood...

    Hi n3pup,

    I would recommend protecting a wood structure that is near a gas tank with some sort of inert coating, gas on wood is a bad combo, brushed on laminating epoxy would likely be the...
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