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1. 05:53 AM - Web site update (Ken Rickards)
2. 08:22 AM - Rudder Bar and Pedal (cat_designs@juno.com)
3. 11:19 AM - step (Oscar Zuniga)
4. 12:18 PM - Re: Rudder Bar and Pedal (rambog@erols.com)
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Ken Rickards <krickards@cvci.com>
For any interested parties, I have just updated my web site. Added a few
more elevator construction and engine pics. Progress has been a bit slow
the past few weeks. Work around the house has kept me busy!
http://home.cogeco.ca/%7Epietbuilder/index.htm
Ken
GN1 2992
Canada
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| Subject: | Rudder Bar and Pedal |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: cat_designs@juno.com
I have a few questions after this long weekend.
#1: What size bolts should I use to hold the rudder bar support bracket to the
1/4" floor? I was thinking AN-4 (1/4")or should I step up to an AN-5 (5/16").
#2: I was trying to smash the ends of the rudder bar tubing like the plans show.
I heated up the tubing and squished them in my vice using two metal plates
with a curve bent into them so I can transition from flat to round. Here is
my problem, I can't seem to make the flat section perfectly flat. If I look at
it on end its more of a figure 8. The center of the flat section is pinched
in more then the edges. Is this how it is supposed to be or am I doing something
wrong here? Am I squishing them to much?
#3: What is the best way to hold or jig the 1/2" tubing for the front rudder pedals
so I can weld them. If I attach them to a board does the smoke and flame
contaminate the weld?
#4: What size bolt should I use to hold the front rudder pedal fittings to the
floor? There are two of them on such a small fitting so I am thinking two AN-3
bolts will be fine.
Chris
Sacramento, CA
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Peter (from Down Under) wrote-
>Check out http://www.pjshenton.go-plus.net/default.htm.
Yes, the 3/4" x 3" reinforcement is addressed there... and so much more.
For example, I know I've seen several Piets with nice steps, but here's a
great photo that says it all:
http://www.pjshenton.go-plus.net/pictures/Dscf0020.jpg
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | Rudder Bar and Pedal |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "rambog@erols.com" <rambog@erols.com>
Original Message:
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From: cat_designs@juno.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Rudder Bar and Pedal
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: cat_designs@juno.com
1. 1/4" bolt is fine for the support.
2. I've never used curved pieces, it isn't necessary. Just heat up and
flatten with the vise. Reheat as necessary and flatten some more. The
edges are slightly bulged where the metal is rounded down onto itself, I
don't think I would try to get them perfectly flat, you're just asking to
crack it.
3. Smoke from a wood jig does not contaminate. I have built rudder pedals
that way before. For my Piet, though, I now have a magnetic square for
holding just such things perfectly aligned. Most tool catalogs have them.
4. I would think one 3/16 bolt on each side is enough. I am still trying
to figure out how I am going to attach mine.
Just another opinion,
Gene
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