---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 05/03/12: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:13 AM - Re: aluminum struts (Bill Church) 2. 05:18 AM - Re: aluminum struts (Michael Perez) 3. 05:39 AM - Re: aluminum struts (Gerry Holland) 4. 06:25 AM - Re: aluminum struts (bradandlinda tds.net) 5. 06:29 AM - Re: aluminum struts (Michael Perez) 6. 01:36 PM - Re: aluminum struts (Dick N) 7. 06:12 PM - Re: aluminum struts (Larry V) 8. 07:27 PM - Re: Re: aluminum struts (Dick N) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:13:17 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: aluminum struts From: "Bill Church" Larry, Many builders have successfully used aluminum struts on their Pietenpols. There's lots of discussion and info in the archives. The aluminum extrusions are definitely less expensive than new 4130 streamline tubing, but different attachment details need to be used, since welding aluminum can greatly reduce it's strength. Bill C. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=372326#372326 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:18:56 AM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: aluminum struts I am using aluminum on mine. I believe there are a few flying Pietenpols th at use them as well.- The aluminum struts will save you some weight. Here is where I bought them: http://carlsonaircraft.com/struts.html Michael Perez =0APietenpol HINT Videos =0AKaretaker Aero =0Awww.karetakeraero.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:39:05 AM PST US From: Gerry Holland Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: aluminum struts Michael Hi. Regarding Aluminium against 4130 profile and strength. Is their any rule of thumb about comparative strengths. I would like to change my round 1/2" 4130 Jury Struts for streamlined and wondered whether aluminium would be suitable. Regards Gerry ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:25:51 AM PST US Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: aluminum struts From: "bradandlinda tds.net" The pre war Aeronca Chiefs used alum struts, but they were wider than J-3 struts. On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Gerry Holland wrote: > gholland@content-stream.co.uk> > > Michael Hi. > Regarding Aluminium against 4130 profile and strength. > Is their any rule of thumb about comparative strengths. > I would like to change my round 1/2" 4130 Jury Struts for streamlined and > wondered whether aluminium would be suitable. > Regards > Gerry > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:29:03 AM PST US From: Michael Perez Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: aluminum struts Gerry, replacing round with streamline is a good idea. I can't comment on c omparative strengths, however I will say that my jury struts will be stream line aluminum.- I don't believe these small struts see much stress, but t hose that know will chime in. Michael Perez =0APietenpol HINT Videos =0AKaretaker Aero =0Awww.karetakeraero.com ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:36:05 PM PST US From: "Dick N" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: aluminum struts Hi Gerry I have a set of Aluminum struts and jury struts, I picked them up from Carlson Aircraft in East Palastine, Ohio. I also picked up aluminum ends for the struts. I think the total for everything was about $700. It was worth every penny. They are for my new Piet, under construction at this point. Dick N. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerry Holland" Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 7:38 AM Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: aluminum struts Michael Hi. Regarding Aluminium against 4130 profile and strength. Is their any rule of thumb about comparative strengths. I would like to change my round 1/2" 4130 Jury Struts for streamlined and wondered whether aluminium would be suitable. Regards Gerry ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:12:03 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: aluminum struts From: "Larry V" Thanks everyone for your replies. Dick I was wondering what size of aluminum struts you would recommend. Larry V Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=372377#372377 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:27:26 PM PST US From: "Dick N" Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: aluminum struts My struts are 2.44" x 1.00". See them at carlsonaircraft.com .The struts are actually pretty cheap $63 each, its the fitting that are pretty expensive. I am going to polish mine and try to make them look like chrome. Dick N ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry V" Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 8:11 PM Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: aluminum struts > > > Thanks everyone for your replies. > Dick I was wondering what size of aluminum struts you would recommend. > Larry V > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=372377#372377 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message pietenpol-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/pietenpol-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/pietenpol-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.