Hi Skydawg - I have several books/articles on prop carving - some are virtually 'remove all material that doesn't look like a prop' - and you're done!
I attempted one, didn't finish, mainly because...
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Hi Skydawg - I have several books/articles on prop carving - some are virtually 'remove all material that doesn't look like a prop' - and you're done!
I attempted one, didn't finish, mainly because...
Pietenpol Air Camper as modified for use in the UK, uses built up spars using 7/8" & 3/4" square spruce capstrips and 1/8" ply web on mostly one side. Various blocks between capstrips and ply on...
Start making fittings; there's no need to sit and wait - always lots of things to do and make!
SPORTPLANE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES BY TONY BINGELIS - this is a great reference book for tons of stuff.
AC 43.13-1B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices ... - the bible for repairs, but...
Hi Cory - I took a basic Solidworks course 5 or 6 years ago, and have been using it ever since. I am building a Pietenpol Air Camper and wanted to learn a CAD system to draw and make all my metal...
Hi Dave - not sure where you are located; I am in Northern Ireland and have found a few waterjet operators. Most are more than happy to work with the small jobs I have to do - I am building a...
Hi Steve - my Piet is still a long way off!! Tail is built, working on the centre section, metal parts and wire wheels. I am enjoying the journey!! If I get my rear seat design following this US...
Interesting and important topic. I read through the document steveinindy referred to - excellent! it is full of way more info than I need (or care to understand) but has very good recommendations...
Hi Rob - I bought the original plans from Don Pietenpol in 1994 - never really got serious, and now I find myself in the UK - having to build following the UK rules - these include the Wills plans. ...
Hello BritishCessna177 - you are the first interest I have seen related to a UK Chapter!! I am about 30 miles north of Belfast, here in Northern Ireland, but I am near London quite regularly for...
Hi Rob - I'm no expert, as I am starting to build a Piet; and I have the same problem, I am not a small guy either!! I agree with one of the other replies, that the better Piet is the one built to...
Hi Bob - any chance to get the parts cut on a waterjet or laser cutter? Does a wonderful job in steel - I am sure it does alloy as well.
Mark
Hi Fred - I am building a Piet - I am about the same as you - flew a long time ago, and the fire got relit recently. If you like to make stuff, and don't have visions of doing long, fast cross...
Thanks guys! Just what I was looking for.....I did say 1/8" in the first post, but the rib gussets are actually 1/16"!! All 900+ of them...
The dremel saw blade jewller blade idea sounds the best...
Hello All - with all that experience out there, I need your help/ideas for safe, efficient and hopefully quicker ways to cut thinner plywoods. A box or carpet knife will cut through 1/16" ply fairly...
Hello BPA2000 - lots of opinions about what not to do out there.....everyone has to have a dream I think - that helps to keep us moving forward!! I don't think you are a nut (no more than me!) but I...
Most woodworking/cabinet maker type shops will have a parallel sander - may not be the name of it, but it is a large piece of kit that will sand, single, multiple, or very wide sheets of material to...
Hello Hal - thank you very much for the help - I am new to this, so welcome your support.
I apologize if this is common knowledge, but in my experience, there is confusion about Ireland and Northern...
I am a Canadian living in Northern Ireland now for over 6 years. I have recently tried to start an LAA Strut (British equivilent to EAA Chapter) but have received very little interest.
I doubt...