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| Subject: | Re: New to list / Fuselage frames |
Frank,
Welcome to the list. As far as the fuselage frames are concerned, I cannot help
you with the other methods but I can describe a little bit about what I did.
For every builder, the best method to build something changes depending upon
many variables. I chose the scarfing method because it sounded like the easiest
for me and I could envision all the steps. I spoke with Larry Black along
the way for help and suggestions. I'll try to explain this with links to my
website.
First, I laminated the two halves of a given frame, frame 9 for example. Make
sure the halves have extra length for the scarf cut and then some.
September 30, 2005
Then I made the scarfing jig shown here with my method for lining it up accurately
with the table saw. Make the cut right for a couple test pieces first to
make sure you have it down. You have to be careful with which side you take wood
off to match the other half of the frame. I used a 10 to 1 scarf, 12 to 1
would be better.
October 2, 2005
The jig I used for joining the halves is shown here. I used the backboard and
the mold the keep the frame halves flat and in the correct shape while joining
them.
October 13, 2005
I did screw up making the scarf cut once and I had to redo two of the frame halves
I previously laminated. Dissappointing, but an easy fix with the mold already
made. Attention to detail is always important, but that's true for any method
you use. If you have any more questions about the way I did it, ask away.
Above all, use the method that you are the most comfortable with.
-Ryan
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