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1. 06:19 AM - Re: Ordering metal (bdewenter)
2. 06:21 AM - Re: Engine mount bolt lengths (bdewenter)
3. 07:59 AM - Re: Ordering metal (Pocono John)
4. 02:43 PM - Re: Ordering metal (tools)
5. 02:57 PM - Re: Ordering metal (Pocono John)
6. 03:32 PM - Re: Ordering metal (tools)
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| Subject: | Re: Ordering metal |
John,
MANY of the fittings can be made from "strip steel" in various gauges, widths and
lengths. You can cut these up with a simple hack saw (with the BEST blades
money can buy) very quickly.
Obviously the larger metal fitting need to come from sheet. Consider getting your
larger parts water jet cut.
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Bob 'Early Builder' Dewenter
Dayton OH
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| Subject: | Re: Engine mount bolt lengths |
Page 192 of the manual states AN6-36 and in the instructions for the motor mount
state AN6-36
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Bob 'Early Builder' Dewenter
Dayton OH
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| Subject: | Re: Ordering metal |
Thanks Bob. The plans don't mention (or I missed it) what type steel. Do builders
use 4130, something else, or steel bought locally (like Tractor Supply)?
I have a metal cutting band saw and I can drill and ream holes. The one company
for water jet is priceywill see about it when the time comes.
I found a great page on the website "Pete's Pietenpol" that listed in detail the
metal parts required. I'll use that to make a shopping list.
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John
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| Subject: | Re: Ordering metal |
Yep, you want 4130 for everything. I think the plans mention1020 or something,
so 4130 isn't "necessary", but is widely accepted as the way to go.
If you have a metal cutting contour saw, vertical, water jetting isn't necessary,
just a matter of time vs money. With nothing but a hacksaw... Ya, probably
a little higher on the priority list!
The only real advice I have to add is to really consider the holes. If a hole
is to be matched up with another part, sometimes wise to drill both at once, or
use one part to locate the matching hole. It's possible you will save some
frustration by trying your best to visualize those sorts of situations and planning
ahead.
Generally, it's a pretty straight forward job!
Tools
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| Subject: | Re: Ordering metal |
Thanks Tools! Previous to this project, I made all the brackets for a Hatz Classic
and doubled the parts for drilling/reaming. After all that, realized I'd rather
have a plane in a few years instead of 12 or moreso Hatz will be my retirement
project.
OK, I'll get more 4130. Thanks again!
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John
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| Subject: | Re: Ordering metal |
I didn't build my Piet, but have done extensive work on it. I'm now working on
(extensive repairs) a starduster too... WOW! Probably ten times the parts?
Practically ALL of them more complicated than anything on a Piet! I definitely
see where you're coming from!
Tools
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