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  1. amv8vol

    Aircraft grade wood in Brisban or Queensland

    And its frightening how long I have been at this.
  2. amv8vol

    Aircraft grade wood in Brisban or Queensland

    Updated link to the EAA site
  3. amv8vol

    Control Stick for 3 axis push pull tube.

    The wooden Jodels/Robins
  4. amv8vol

    Gluing A Lamination

    T-88 is a structural adhesive, I don't know if West Systems is. And a thin epoxy may result in a starved joint. If you are worried about timing mix small batches or use a U-Tah cartridge https://www.amazon.com/System-Three-1100K91-Cartridge-Bottle/dp/B005H1B56K I used the cartridge when gluing...
  5. amv8vol

    Box Spar vs I-beam spar

    The Jodels and Robins use a box spar this via google translate https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.robin-aircraft.com%2F2016%2F09%2F15%2Fsaga-robin-episode-2-fabrication-de-laile-du-dr401%2F&edit-text=&act=url
  6. amv8vol

    t-88 mix ratio tolerance

    Mixing in upside down soda cans a la the EAA video will save even more. I did my entire project (so far) with soda cans and T-88 U-tah cartridges
  7. amv8vol

    T-88 bond line thickness

    I'm not sure I understand how the CNC router is going to be used. One of the cabinet makers we use has a 5'X10' cnc panel router and is is terrific for cutting plywood and MDF sheet but it is never used to cut lumber to length. . Do you intend to cut the spruce longerons and struts to length...
  8. amv8vol

    t-88 mix ratio tolerance

    Yes, I forgot about the cartridges, they are terrific for larger and time comsuming glue ups. No mixing, just squeeze and go, premeasured and premixed. Expensive though almost 2X.
  9. amv8vol

    T-88 bond line thickness

    To be honest, I would not account for glue thickness and just make the part to whole or calculated numbers per plan. Moisture content, sanding, ruler and machine accuracy will all require a certain of hand fitting anyway. To get good glue bond I coated both part and didnt rush the assembly...
  10. amv8vol

    t-88 mix ratio tolerance

    EAA Video Player - Your Source for Aviation Videos Pretty tolerant. Watching the bottles is a good gut check to see you are not too far off, I do the same. I tend to run a little light on the thicker hardener. David N
  11. amv8vol

    ExperCraft -- picture loading

    Picture uploads seem to be working
  12. amv8vol

    ExperCraft -- picture loading

    Yes the print log function still works, of course there are no images for the last month. I did find this that may be an explanation. Rob Riggen | aviator. educator. coffee drinker
  13. amv8vol

    ExperCraft -- picture loading

    Its been going on for weeks, ever since Rob Riggen did some updates. Uploads and some pages do not work and no resopnse from Rob. There is a converstaion about it on Vans Airforce also
  14. amv8vol

    birch vs. okume

    Just for historical accuracy, that would be Messieurs Joly & Delemontez, hence Jodel.
  15. amv8vol

    Control cable lenght

    Thanks gentleman I ordered the 100' of 7/19 cable for $16.50 (for mock up use only). David
  16. amv8vol

    Control cable lenght

    Perhaps this is a stupid question, but how do I figure out the exact length of my control cables. Specifically if I am going to have Aircraft Spruce fabricate the cables with swagged ends? Should I do a mock up with spare cable and try and calculate the lenght of the fittings or is there some...
  17. amv8vol

    Quality mild steel

    When I had to Braze Stainless steel tube for my trim tab I used Harris Saftey-Silv 56, 56% silver, for regular steel to steel I used Harris #15 bronze rod. And yes, the silver is stupid expensive. David N
  18. amv8vol

    Quality mild steel

    Thanks, 4130 it is. David N
  19. amv8vol

    Quality mild steel

    The problem with 4130 is that some of the parts are to be brazed on and not welded and I believe 4130 should not be brazed. Thanks David N
  20. amv8vol

    Quality mild steel

    Some of the parts for my project call for mild steel not 4130 but in 1020, 14 -20ga thickness. The problem is I cannot find 1020 at sheet steel, plenty of 1020 DOM and 1/8" and above plate but nothing in the thinner gauges. Does any one know of an online supplier for quality mild steel? Thanks
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