---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 02/16/05: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:03 AM - 4130 cutting with PLASMA? (Pilots4ETW@wmconnect.com) 2. 08:58 AM - Re: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? (Richard Navratil) 3. 09:27 AM - Re: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? (DJ Vegh) 4. 10:05 AM - Re: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? (cgalley) 5. 02:09 PM - Cuby for Sale (Isablcorky@aol.com) 6. 02:10 PM - Cuby price (Isablcorky@aol.com) 7. 04:15 PM - Re: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? (Jim Markle) 8. 08:35 PM - Re: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? (Borodent@aol.com) 9. 09:09 PM - Re: walking beam attachment (Rcaprd@aol.com) 10. 09:09 PM - Re: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? (Rcaprd@aol.com) 11. 09:11 PM - hydraulic disc brakes / wheels on ebay (DJ Vegh) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:03:14 AM PST US From: Pilots4ETW@wmconnect.com Subject: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Has anyone had good results cutting 4130 sheet with a plasma cutter? Gas (the old cutting torch method) renders sloppy results and I'd like a better way to cut 4130. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:58:24 AM PST US From: "Richard Navratil" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? I had a chance to try out a plasma cutter. It's a great tool. You can cut any shape quickly and neatly. I havent seen on for less than about $1000. I keep looking and wishing. Dick N. ----- Original Message ----- From: Pilots4ETW@wmconnect.com To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:02 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Has anyone had good results cutting 4130 sheet with a plasma cutter? Gas (the old cutting torch method) renders sloppy results and I'd like a better way to cut 4130. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:27:05 AM PST US From: "DJ Vegh" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? in a perfect world I'd have a TIG welder, MIG welder, Gas welder/Torch AND a plasma cutter. You could do some awesome metalwork with that setup. Of course a Flowjet water cutter, 8' shear, 8' brake, metal roller, English Wheel, power hammer, mandrel pipe bender would be nice too. DJ ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Navratil To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:56 AM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? I had a chance to try out a plasma cutter. It's a great tool. You can cut any shape quickly and neatly. I havent seen on for less than about $1000. I keep looking and wishing. Dick N. ----- Original Message ----- From: Pilots4ETW@wmconnect.com To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:02 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Has anyone had good results cutting 4130 sheet with a plasma cutter? Gas (the old cutting torch method) renders sloppy results and I'd like a better way to cut 4130. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:05:37 AM PST US From: "cgalley" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Friction sawing on a band saw works very well. I see no reason why a plasma cutter would not work. Cy Galley - Chair, AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair A Service Project of Chapter 75 EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC EAA Sport Pilot ----- Original Message ----- From: Pilots4ETW@wmconnect.com To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:02 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Has anyone had good results cutting 4130 sheet with a plasma cutter? Gas (the old cutting torch method) renders sloppy results and I'd like a better way to cut 4130. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:09:53 PM PST US From: Isablcorky@aol.com Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cuby for Sale Pieters Went to the airport this afternoon for a part and in this hangar was a Cuby, wingless. I asked about it. It was built as a EAA project and finished out by an individual member. He flew it for a short time and it got away from him as he propped it w/o chocks, hit a hangar and damaged the wings. One new spar in one wing and a few small dinkies and leading edge on the other. No prop or engine damage. Operator who bought it says he doesn't have the time to finish it. Both wings need covering and a few places need covering on the fuse. Otherwise should be a good flyer with the minimum of work. Located at Downtown Airport, Shreveport, La. Contact Lee Gunter 318 226 1512 or Leedonna@shreve.net. I told him I would list this on the net for him. Oh, it has an A-80 Continental. Corky in Louisiana ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 02:10:30 PM PST US From: Isablcorky@aol.com Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cuby price Forgot the most important part. He wants $ 7500. ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:15:06 PM PST US From: "Jim Markle" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Unless there's some hardening in the immediate area of the flame.....that may not always be desirable. Northern Tool and Harbor both have an outstanding metal cutting band saw (cuts horiz and vert) for around $170.....EASILY worth the money..... jm ----- Original Message ----- From: cgalley To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 12:02 PM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Friction sawing on a band saw works very well. I see no reason why a plasma cutter would not work. Cy Galley - Chair, AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair A Service Project of Chapter 75 EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC EAA Sport Pilot ----- Original Message ----- From: Pilots4ETW@wmconnect.com To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:02 AM Subject: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? Has anyone had good results cutting 4130 sheet with a plasma cutter? Gas (the old cutting torch method) renders sloppy results and I'd like a better way to cut 4130. ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:35:22 PM PST US From: Borodent@aol.com Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Borodent@aol.com I'd add to your list ---a metal cutting band saw- in fact I'd list it first. Henry Williams ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:09:12 PM PST US From: Rcaprd@aol.com Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: walking beam attachment --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com In a message dated 2/15/05 7:28:36 PM Central Standard Time, lmforge@earthlink.net writes: << I am a little reluctant to drill the two 3/16" holes through the strut since if the strut collapses I'll be in a heap of hurt. I'm assuming thats why Bernie changed it on the '33 skyscout plans. What have most others done? >> Rick, I drilled for the 3/16" bolts, acording to the plans. Just use care to make nice clean straight holes. I also drilled a #40 hole in the top of each of the bellcrank bearings, so I could oil them at each yearly 'Condition Inspection'. Chuck Gantzer NX770CG ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:09:19 PM PST US From: Rcaprd@aol.com Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: 4130 cutting with PLASMA? --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com In a message dated 2/16/05 6:15:56 PM Central Standard Time, jim_markle@mindspring.com writes: << Northern Tool and Harbor both have an outstanding metal cutting band saw (cuts horiz and vert) for around $170.....EASILY worth the money..... >> That's what I use to cut all my 4130, both tubing and sheet steel. When I raise it up to verticle, I use it to cut sheet steel over.090" thick. I bought mine used for $30. Chuck G. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 09:11:37 PM PST US From: "DJ Vegh" Subject: Pietenpol-List: hydraulic disc brakes / wheels on ebay these may appeal to someone on the list. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd1&item4527917146&category26439 DJ