From: KR-net users group digest[SMTP:kr-net@telelists.com] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 1999 12:14 AM To: kr-net digest recipients Subject: kr-net digest: June 02, 1999 KR-net users group Digest for Wednesday, June 02, 1999. 1. Re: Bandsaw sources? 2. Re: I need Monty Miller's phone number 3. Re: Bandsaw sources? 4. Re: Bandsaw sources? 5. Re: Bandsaw sources? 6. new builder questions 7. Re: new builder questions 8. Re: new builder questions 9. Re: new builder questions 10. New Builder Questions 11. Re: new builder questions 12. to all.... 13. Re: new builder questions 14. Re: to all.... 15. Re: Bandsaw sources? 16. Re: new builder questions 17. Spruce Kits 18. RE: new builder questions 19. Re: Bandsaw sources? 20. Bandsaw sources? 21. RE: aluminum seats 22. Re: new builder questions 23. Header Tank Update 24. Re: Bandsaw sources? 25. KR2-Special ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Bandsaw sources? From: "Mark Langford" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 06:13:49 -0500 X-Message-Number: 1 >I would like to find a source for a decent metal cutting bandsaw for making >aluminum fittings. I've cut all of my aluminum fittings (and that's been A BUNCH) with my el-cheapo wood cutting bandsaw. And I'm still on the original blade. Try it, you'll like it. Around here, the joke is that aluminum isn't really metal. Hold your fire MetalHeads. I'm a BIG fan of aluminum. But if you really need a source, I got mine for something like $169 from Harbor Freight at http://www.harborfreight.com/ a few years back. It's a floor model. No complaints, but it IS a WOOD saw. Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama mailto:langford@hiwaay.net see KR2S N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: I need Monty Miller's phone number From: "Mark Langford" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 06:15:40 -0500 X-Message-Number: 2 from www.switchboard.com : Monte M Miller 1900 Parkside Dr, Denton, TX 76201-0610 Email: Not available (940)566-5871 Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama mailto:langford@hiwaay.net see KR2S N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Bandsaw sources? From: Rick Armstrong Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 07:23:16 -0700 X-Message-Number: 3 Totryroma@aol.com wrote: > > I would like to find a source for a decent metal cutting bandsaw for making > aluminum fittings. I didn't find much on a web search (I don't want to cut > meat!). I got a $100 - 49 1/4" band machine locally but now cannot find any > place with 49" metal cutting blades! Yes, I'm in the middle of nowhere in > the Nebraska plains. That's why I'm building the plane! > > Any suggestions from the boys? (Would like to keep $200 or less ...) > > Ron Macomber > South Sioux City, NE > > --- > You are currently subscribed to kr-net as: margiandrick@earthlink.net > To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-kr-net-17800J@telelists.com Just to add, I have an older craftsman model. They offer a reducer that brings the speed down to cut all, well almost all metals. It does work. Rick Armstrong ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Bandsaw sources? From: RFG842@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 09:37:48 EDT X-Message-Number: 4 For the relatively few fittings on the KR, have you considered a saber saw. I use an $80.00 variable speed saber saw with a blade guide clamped upside down in my table vise. Use a fine blade, shoot a little WD40 on the piece and it goes through like butter. Cut outside the line, leaving at least 1/16" and use a sanding pad with progressively finer sandpaper to finish dimension. Don't try to grind alum; just messes up the piece you're making and the grinding wheel. I use several cheap 6" sanding pads with 1/4" arbors in my radial arm saw with stick on sanding disks starting with 80 grit and ending with 150 grit. Results are beautiful. Not my idea, an old homebuilder taught me this. Bob ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Bandsaw sources? From: Horn2004@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 12:37:36 EDT X-Message-Number: 5 In a message dated 6/2/99 2:09:56 AM, Totryroma@aol.com writes: <> You can use plain old wood blades. They work fine. You're not going to hurt the saw or the blades. You will want to wear some hearing protection, though. It can get kinda loud. I've used the same blade on my Delta 14" bandsaw for both wood and aluminum for quite some time with no real signs of dulling. Steve Horn horn2004@aol.com Dallas, TX ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: new builder questions From: "Tobin Dunham" Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 10:26:53 PDT X-Message-Number: 6 Hi guys, I've been watching your discussions for a couple of weeks now. I'm a new KR-2 builder in Houston TX. Sounds like this group has a wealth of information, and I plan to become involved with you more and more as I build my plane. As for right now, I haven't started anything yet. In fact, my KR-2 plans haven't even arrived. But I want to get a head start and ask a few questions, to aid in my price estimate and planning. First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times are like for each company? Also, is there another company that sells the KR-2 spruce kit? What about buying directly from a supplier? Obviously I want to get the best delivery while spending the least amount of money. And yes, I've seen the discussions about redwood and the other woods out there, and I want to stick with spruce. Second, I'm not fond of the stock KR canopy. I like the split canopy with gullwing door (like Troy Petteway's, I think). Is this a modification of the KR canopy, or is there another supplier that sells a canopy better suited for this configuration? Thanks, Toby Dunham Houston, TX _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: new builder questions From: Donald Reid Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:27:29 -0400 X-Message-Number: 7 Tobin Dunham wrote: > First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft > Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times are like for > each company? Also, is there another company that sells the KR-2 spruce > kit? What about buying directly from a supplier? I purchased the spruce separately, the fuselage and tail first, and then later the spar material. I did not save any money but I did spread out the purchase price. When I got mine, Aircraft Spruce was the cheapest, this may have changed. -- Don Reid Bumpass, Va. mailto:donreid@erols.com KR2XL at http://www.erols.com/donreid/kr_page.htm Ultralights at http://www.erols.com/donreid/usua250.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: new builder questions From: KR2616TJ@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 14:34:50 EDT X-Message-Number: 8 In a message dated 6/2/99 1:44:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tobin_patrick@hotmail.com writes: << First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times are like for each company? Also, is there another company that sells the KR-2 spruce kit? Tony, first of all welcome. RR does not stock the wood, it is simply drop shipped from AS&S or is it Wicks. I forget which one she deals with. Order it direct, you will get a better price. Don't be surprised if it takes a month plus to get your wood, three months is sometimes the length of time. Order it now. Second, I'm not fond of the stock KR canopy. I like the split canopy with gullwing door (like Troy Petteway's, I think). Is this a modification of the KR canopy, or is there another supplier that sells a canopy better suited for this configuration? >> I think Troy's is a split KR canopy with a wrap around windshield. Go to Mike Mim's web page for a full discussion, with pictures, for the gull wing design. Dana Overall 1999 KR Gathering host Richmond, KY mailto:kr2616tj@aol.com http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/hangar/7085/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: new builder questions From: Mike Mims Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 12:34:48 -0700 X-Message-Number: 9 Tobin Dunham wrote: > > First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft > Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times are like for > each company? Since your in Texas I would order from Wicks or better yet that guy in Canada who makes KR wood kits. The wood is great and the price is MUCH better. I forget his name but I bet someone will post it. I checked with AS&S last weekend and the Spruce kit for the KR2S is almost $1000 now! RR drop ships their wood kits from either AS&S or Wicks so there is no advantage in shipping times or rates. > Second, I'm not fond of the stock KR canopy. I like the split canopy with > gullwing door (like Troy Petteway's, I think). I built my windows for my canopy out of the KR2 bubble. The windscreen portion is just flat wrapped plexi-glass. Are you building a KR2 or a 2S? (if 2 order the S supplement and build the longer bird) The 2S uses a canopy similar to the Dragonfly and looks much better than the old KR2 bubble (personal opinion only guys). As far as I know there are no plans to build a canopy like the one I have. Troy made some quick sketches on a piece of paper and sent me a picture or two and that's how I built mine. Once my plane flies I will write an article in detail on how I built mine. But like I said I want to fly mine first to prove it works. -- zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Micheal Mims Filling and Sanding again! http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/4136/ http://members.home.com/mikemims/ Aliso Viejo CA ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: New Builder Questions From: FLYKR2S@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 16:18:00 EDT X-Message-Number: 10 Welcome Tobin, As a personal opinion, I would highly reccommend Wicks for your spruce and ply supplier. I ordered mine from them on the 1st of March 1998. I ordered the complete spruce and ply kit and was told it would be a six week delivery. I received it it on March 21st (only three weeks)with a freight rate of forty dollars. Their quality is unsurpassed and service is excellent. They even laminated my spar caps at no extra charge. You must ask for this service however. Also if you only have the KR-2 plans, I would reccommend ordering the supplemental 2S plans. You will be glad you did. Good luck. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Waukesha, WI flykr2s@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: new builder questions From: "Eugene Lukan" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 14:49:25 -0600 X-Message-Number: 11 Mike, There is a shop here in Calgary that packages sitka spruce for the honebuilder. I've been to the shop and was impressed with the quality of the stock. I just talked to the proprietor [Jean] and he said OK to providing his phone no. and address. It's Western Aircraft Supplies, 623 Markerville Road, Calgary AB, T2E 5X1, telephone 403 250 1955 [ residence 403 276 3087]. Gene Lukan, Cochrane AB ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Mims To: KR-net users group Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 1:34 PM Subject: [kr-net] Re: new builder questions > Tobin Dunham wrote: > > > > First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft > > Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times are like for > > each company? > > Since your in Texas I would order from Wicks or better yet that guy in > Canada who makes KR wood kits. The wood is great and the price is MUCH > better. I forget his name but I bet someone will post it. I checked > with AS&S last weekend and the Spruce kit for the KR2S is almost $1000 > now! RR drop ships their wood kits from either AS&S or Wicks so there is > no advantage in shipping times or rates. > > > > Second, I'm not fond of the stock KR canopy. I like the split canopy with > > gullwing door (like Troy Petteway's, I think). > > > I built my windows for my canopy out of the KR2 bubble. The windscreen > portion is just flat wrapped plexi-glass. Are you building a KR2 or a > 2S? (if 2 order the S supplement and build the longer bird) The 2S uses > a canopy similar to the Dragonfly and looks much better than the old KR2 > bubble (personal opinion only guys). As far as I know there are no plans > to build a canopy like the one I have. Troy made some quick sketches on > a piece of paper and sent me a picture or two and that's how I built > mine. Once my plane flies I will write an article in detail on how I > built mine. But like I said I want to fly mine first to prove it works. > > > -- > zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz > Micheal Mims > Filling and Sanding again! > http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/4136/ > http://members.home.com/mikemims/ > Aliso Viejo CA > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > > --- > You are currently subscribed to kr-net as: lukane@cadvision.com > To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-kr-net-17800J@telelists.com > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: to all.... From: "Tobin Dunham" Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:30:57 PDT X-Message-Number: 12 Thanks for the help folks... To respond to some comments, yes I ordered the -2S supplement. But that leads to another question: the info packet (as well as RR's website) doesn't list retractable gear as an option for the KR-2S. I plan on building a retractable gear model - does anyone have comments on putting retractables on the -2S model? As for the couple of people offering me a kit in progress. Thanks, but I'm gonna do it from ground zero. It's tempting to save myself the work, but you understand it'll be just that much more satisfying to have built the entire project myself. Incidentally, I know it's a shot in the dark, but does anyone happen to have (or know where I can get) an owner's manual for a '67 Cessna 150G?? Water damage, long story.... Thanks, Toby Dunham Houston, TX _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: new builder questions From: "Tom Andersen" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 18:15:58 -0400 X-Message-Number: 13 Hi Tobin, Welcome to the group. How tall are you? If you're over 5' 8" then forget about the KR-2, build the KR-2S. I urge you to make the shoulders the same width as the wide point, 38-40" and taper back from there too. -Tom Andersen Orlando, FL Home Page: http://www.t-three.com/200MPH -----Original Message----- From: Tobin Dunham To: KR-net users group Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 1:44 PM Subject: [kr-net] new builder questions >Hi guys, >I've been watching your discussions for a couple of weeks now. I'm a new >KR-2 builder in Houston TX. Sounds like this group has a wealth of >information, and I plan to become involved with you more and more as I build >my plane. >As for right now, I haven't started anything yet. In fact, my KR-2 plans >haven't even arrived. But I want to get a head start and ask a few >questions, to aid in my price estimate and planning. >First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft >Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times are like for >each company? Also, is there another company that sells the KR-2 spruce >kit? What about buying directly from a supplier? Obviously I want to get >the best delivery while spending the least amount of money. And yes, I've >seen the discussions about redwood and the other woods out there, and I want >to stick with spruce. >Second, I'm not fond of the stock KR canopy. I like the split canopy with >gullwing door (like Troy Petteway's, I think). Is this a modification of >the KR canopy, or is there another supplier that sells a canopy better >suited for this configuration? >Thanks, >Toby Dunham >Houston, TX > > >_______________________________________________________________ >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > >--- >You are currently subscribed to kr-net as: tomkr2s@t-three.com >To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-kr-net-17800J@telelists.com > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: to all.... From: "Tom Cummings" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 18:53:26 -0500 X-Message-Number: 14 For the Cessna manual, you might post to the rec.aviation.restoration newsgroup. Tom Cummings ---------- > From: Tobin Dunham > To: KR-net users group > Subject: [kr-net] to all.... > Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 4:30 PM > > Thanks for the help folks... To respond to some comments, yes I ordered the > -2S supplement. But that leads to another question: the info packet (as > well as RR's website) doesn't list retractable gear as an option for the > KR-2S. I plan on building a retractable gear model - does anyone have > comments on putting retractables on the -2S model? > > As for the couple of people offering me a kit in progress. Thanks, but I'm > gonna do it from ground zero. It's tempting to save myself the work, but > you understand it'll be just that much more satisfying to have built the > entire project myself. > > Incidentally, I know it's a shot in the dark, but does anyone happen to have > (or know where I can get) an owner's manual for a '67 Cessna 150G?? Water > damage, long story.... > > Thanks, > Toby Dunham > Houston, TX > > > _______________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > > --- > You are currently subscribed to kr-net as: tomlc@communique.net > To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-kr-net-17800J@telelists.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Bandsaw sources? From: JEHayward@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 20:00:39 EDT X-Message-Number: 15 In a message dated 6/2/99 5:14:03 AM Mountain Daylight Time, langford@hiwaay.net writes: << >I would like to find a source for a decent metal cutting bandsaw for making >aluminum fittings. I've cut all of my aluminum fittings (and that's been A BUNCH) with my el-cheapo wood cutting bandsaw. >> I used my Shopsmith bandsaw to cut my aluminum hinges. If I'm not mistaken, I think the blade says it's for wood and light gauge metal. I had heard of others doing it so tried it......worked fine! Jim Hayward Rapid City, SD ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: new builder questions From: JEHayward@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 20:08:43 EDT X-Message-Number: 16 In a message dated 6/2/99 11:44:35 AM Mountain Daylight Time, tobin_patrick@hotmail.com writes: << First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times are like for each company? Also, is there another company that sells the KR-2 spruce kit? >> I've always had excellent results from Wicks aircraft. I initially ordered my wood from RR and found it drop shipped from Wicks who had a lower price. RR, much to their credit, credited me with the difference when I questioned the pricing. I thought that was VERY nice of her. I ordered some spruce pieces for the firewall from AS&S and was told it would be about 6 weeks before they could ship to me. I called Wicks and had the same stuff 5 days later. Jim Hayward Rapid City, SD ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Spruce Kits From: Allan Horne Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 06:37:05 -0600 X-Message-Number: 17 The supplier in Calgary Ab. is Western Aircraft Supplies. Call Jean Peters 403 250-1955 Allan Horne Calgary Ab. Canada > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: new builder questions From: "Robert Sauer" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 19:38:38 -0500 X-Message-Number: 18 Build a KR2S, better lines and you will like it better. Take a look at WICKS for materials, quick delivery and competitive pricing. > -----Original Message----- > From: bounce-kr-net-49736@telelists.com > [mailto:bounce-kr-net-49736@telelists.com]On Behalf Of Tobin Dunham > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 12:27 PM > To: KR-net users group > Subject: [kr-net] new builder questions > > > Hi guys, > I've been watching your discussions for a couple of weeks now. I'm a new > KR-2 builder in Houston TX. Sounds like this group has a wealth of > information, and I plan to become involved with you more and more > as I build > my plane. > As for right now, I haven't started anything yet. In fact, my KR-2 plans > haven't even arrived. But I want to get a head start and ask a few > questions, to aid in my price estimate and planning. > First, I've priced the KR-2 spruce kits from Rand Robinson and Aircraft > Spruce & Specialty. Can anyone tell me what the delivery times > are like for > each company? Also, is there another company that sells the KR-2 spruce > kit? What about buying directly from a supplier? Obviously I > want to get > the best delivery while spending the least amount of money. And > yes, I've > seen the discussions about redwood and the other woods out there, > and I want > to stick with spruce. > Second, I'm not fond of the stock KR canopy. I like the split > canopy with > gullwing door (like Troy Petteway's, I think). Is this a modification of > the KR canopy, or is there another supplier that sells a canopy better > suited for this configuration? > Thanks, > Toby Dunham > Houston, TX > > > _______________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > > --- > You are currently subscribed to kr-net as: resauer@totalaccess.net > To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-kr-net-17800J@telelists.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Bandsaw sources? From: "R.W. Moore" Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 21:14:22 -0500 X-Message-Number: 19 Try Sears About $149.00 As i remember 59 inches buy blades te the hardware/lumberyards. R. W. Moore Ace Aircraft, Inc. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: KR-net users group Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 2:09 AM Subject: [kr-net] Bandsaw sources? > I would like to find a source for a decent metal cutting bandsaw for making > aluminum fittings. I didn't find much on a web search (I don't want to cut > meat!). I got a $100 - 49 1/4" band machine locally but now cannot find any > place with 49" metal cutting blades! Yes, I'm in the middle of nowhere in > the Nebraska plains. That's why I'm building the plane! > > Any suggestions from the boys? (Would like to keep $200 or less ...) > > Ron Macomber > South Sioux City, NE > > --- > You are currently subscribed to kr-net as: rwmoore@alltel.net > To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-kr-net-17800J@telelists.com > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Bandsaw sources? From: William Zorc <73101.157@compuserve.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 22:38:00 -0400 X-Message-Number: 20 There should be be a hardware store that can make up custom size band saw blades near you. If not, a catalog called Constantines ( a wood-workers catalog) [among others] offers a kit to braze your own blades , and raw blade material in any length you want. Instead of oil to lube the blade, I've also used beeswax to lube the blade while cutting aluminum. hope that helps. Bill Zorc 73101.157@compuserve.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: aluminum seats From: William Zorc <73101.157@compuserve.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 22:55:36 -0400 X-Message-Number: 21 Mike, I was also concerned about the possibility of the seat fabric either stretching, or breaking under high g's, and either locking the elevator controls up, or causing exessive friction from rubbing on either cables or pushrods. I built up a mockup of the wing spars from 2 x 4 's, and stapled mylar over them. Next, a layup of 4 layers of E-glass over the mylar, and bonding a layer of 1/8 aluminum strip where the attach screws went, covered with two more layers of cloth, gave me a rigid seat, with no flex at all. I'm sure aluminum sheet of .040 or thicker would do as well. Many ways are available to solve this potential problem. I have also considered building a tunnel of plywood to enclose my elevator pushrods, to keep them free from any seat flexing. sincerely, Bill Zorc 73101.157@compuserve.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: new builder questions From: "Mark Langford" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 21:57:41 -0500 X-Message-Number: 22 Jim Hayward wrote: > I ordered some spruce pieces for the firewall from AS&S and was told it would be > about 6 weeks before they could ship to me. I called Wicks and had the > same stuff 5 days later. If AS&S told you "6 weeks", they really meant "6 months", and then they probably would have eventually shipped you plywood instead. I have NEVER had a good experience with AS&S. Go Wicks if you don't like headaches. Out of well over 100 orders (and you thought you bought the COMPLETE KIT?), they have NEVER backordered anything, just sent it that day. Only once did I get something that I didn't order, and the proper item was Next Day Aired to me at no charge. And if you REALLY want to know how I feel... Uh, your mileage may vary, however. Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama mailto:langford@hiwaay.net see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Header Tank Update From: FLYKR2S@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 23:26:08 EDT X-Message-Number: 23 Hi Netters, Finally finished up all the glassing and fabricating of my header tank. After my last report about a month ago and the responses and suggestions I had, I am pleased with the outcome of this tank. Four layers BID 5.8 oz cloth, two internal baffles of 1/2" polyurethane covered with two layers BID 5.8 oz cloth each side, all corners and lay-up edges reinforced with 2" wide glass tape, piano hinged to the longeron doublers and front to back reinforcement on the outside tank wall. This has turned out to be a whopping 20 gallon tank. Filled the tank one gallon at a time, permanently marked each gallon increment on the outside of the tank and stopped at 20 gallons. Probably could have added one more gallon. Doubt if I will ever fly it with the tank full. Oh yea, the tank sat full for four days with no leaks. I felt this was a great accomplishment since this was the first time I had ever done any glassing. Next the forward deck. Happy building!!! Mark Jones (N886MJ) Waukesha, WI flykr2s@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Bandsaw sources? From: "w.g. kirkland" Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 00:42:45 -0400 X-Message-Number: 24 The wood blade will cut aluminium but you should use a special lubricant on the blade to keep the aluminium cuttings from sticking to it. Try any good hardware or auto parts store. W.G. KIRKLAND kirkland@vianet.on.ca ---------- > From: Totryroma@aol.com > To: KR-net users group > Subject: [kr-net] Bandsaw sources? > Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 3:09 AM > > I would like to find a source for a decent metal cutting bandsaw for making > aluminum fittings. I didn't find much on a web search (I don't want to cut > meat!). I got a $100 - 49 1/4" band machine locally but now cannot find any > place with 49" metal cutting blades! Yes, I'm in the middle of nowhere in > the Nebraska plains. That's why I'm building the plane! > > Any suggestions from the boys? 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