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  1. paulgy80

    Bonding ribs to aluminium tube spar

    Dear All I know the Kitfox and Avid bond their GL1 ply ribs to aluminium tube spars, does anybody on the forum have any problems in doing so? what adhesives have ben used? any problems on assembly? any recommendations in getting the best results. TIA Paul
  2. paulgy80

    Spruce suppliers

    Can anybody give me some suggestions for suppliers of aircraft grade Sitka Spruce, Douglas Fir and Western Hornbeam. Looking for a company who can supply finished kits in multiples. Cheers Paul
  3. paulgy80

    Ply ribs and spruce cap jig

    Dear All Does anybody have a jig for clamping spruce rib caps to ply ribs whilst the adheive bonds? Ideally a jig suitable for production not just a one off build. Cheers Paul
  4. paulgy80

    New covering system

    Dear All I know this site is not for advertising, however we have been working with the manufacturer for the past year and we have gain UK approvals for it and covered our our aircraft (Sherwood Ranger) in it and it is both fast, revolutionary and fair stunning. The Product is Oratex UL600...
  5. paulgy80

    Adhesive

    Dear All I feel sure one of you guys has come across this issue before and would really appreciate your input. I have had a 2 part fuel tank mould made, a base and a lid Due to the shape of the base I have had a lip put around the edge to allow the lid to be bonded on, the question is what...
  6. paulgy80

    Fibreglass wing tips

    Dear All Would love to hear how builders have secured fibreglass wing tips on to their wings. We have a tubular spar with ply ribs and spruce rib caps, the fibreglass wing tip fits over the last rib with a bit of fine tuning but do you fix before or after covering hidig the joint with some...
  7. paulgy80

    Cross drilling tubes

    Dear All What tips do you have for accurate tube cross drilling, loose tube then a Vee block on a drill press but what other methods and or jigs and fixtures have you come across to get the right end result. Would love to have your input. Kind regards Paul
  8. paulgy80

    NSI

    Can anybody tell me if NSI that used to be based at Everett Washington is still there or if they are still in business, maybe they are into a new form of devilment?? Paul
  9. paulgy80

    Wood storage

    Dear Saw dust engineer's What is the best way of storing aircraft grade Finish Birch ply in bulk?? Cheers Paul
  10. paulgy80

    Aluminium fuel tank material

    Can anybody suggest a good grade of aluminium for the construction or aluminium fuel tanks?? I need to construct some in a similar vein to the DH Tiger Moth. Paul
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