The Biplane Forum http://www.BiplaneForum.com This is an XML content feed of; The Biplane Forum : Last 10 Posts Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:52:23 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.BiplaneForum.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp Little Toot : Pull-strength of screws in wood http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3714&PID=27664#27664 Author: GoldenAge
Subject: Pull-strength of screws in wood
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 15:44

Quit screwing around.   ;-)

Yes, I'm kidding.  Cool stuff Danny.  I'm holding my breath till you get results.
Exciting.

It seems I've seen a chart with this kind of data in it.  I'll look around for it.


Edited by GoldenAge - Today at 15:46]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:48 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3714&PID=27664#27664 Little Toot : Pull-strength of screws in wood http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3714&PID=27663#27663 Author: bf92
Subject: Pull-strength of screws in wood
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 15:36

I've been asking myself, "I wonder how much tension a screw will hold in wood?" So, I did a little test. Using a piece of spruce capstrip measuring 3"x1/2"x5/16", I drilled a #40 hole through the 5/16" direction. I cut a strip of .032" aluminum about four inches long and drilled a hole in it also. Then I used a 1/2" long #6 SS wood screw and put it through the hole in the aluminum, and screwed it snugly into the capstrip. I folded the aluminum around the screw head and drilled a hole through the two ends, then ran a few loops of safety wire through the holes and formed a loop (explanation getting long here, bear with me). I looped a length of rope through some weights and hung them on the safety wire loop. I placed the capstrip in a vice with the jaws open so that the capstrip is spanning 2-3/8". I began with 10lbs, and thought that was pretty good. I kept working up, leaving it hanging for a day at a time. Right now I have 70lbs hanging on that screw!! Who woulda thunk it? Tomorrow I'll add the last 10lb weight and see what happens. Amazing! If I can get my guru son here I'll get him to download some pics.                   
Danny
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:36:49 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3714&PID=27663#27663 Firewall Forward & Fuel System : Fuel Pumps http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2243&PID=27662#27662 Author: trident13184
Subject: Fuel Pumps
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 09:20

No sweat guys - this weekend I'll snap some and post them.
 
Randy B.
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:20:02 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2243&PID=27662#27662 Little Toot : michigan toot http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3702&PID=27661#27661 Author: littlebiplane
Subject: michigan toot
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 07:31

That's awesome!!

How long can you leave it bare metal before painting it? Are you gonna rub it down with oil our paint it right away?

Mike
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:31:38 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3702&PID=27661#27661 Starduster : Turtle deck install http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3709&PID=27660#27660 Author: littlebiplane
Subject: Turtle deck install
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 07:27

Thanks a lot, that answers my question well. I looked at the pictures and it became obvious.

I always wondered how the Starduster people were able to get such a nice looking turtle deck.....now I know why.

Mike
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:27:34 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3709&PID=27660#27660 Little Toot : michigan toot http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3702&PID=27659#27659 Author: Lewweb
Subject: michigan toot
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 07:22

 Getting that old paint off did wonders. Looks real sound, a couple of oop's
 but basically a good frame. 4 layers of paint.
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:22:20 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3702&PID=27659#27659 Wings : Making Progress! http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3711&PID=27658#27658 Author: JimW
Subject: Making Progress!
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 06:59

Bosley,

Those are looking great! You are obviously comfortable with woodworking. I am jealous of your joiner and that is a nice band saw as well.

Keep up the good work.

Jim
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:59:50 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3711&PID=27658#27658 Miscellaneous : Radio Stack Box http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3703&PID=27657#27657 Author: jgnunn
Subject: Radio Stack Box
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 06:37

Thanks, measurements and a side view pic would be cool...]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:37:55 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3703&PID=27657#27657 Firewall Forward & Fuel System : Boost Pump http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3706&PID=27656#27656 Author: jgnunn
Subject: Boost Pump
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 06:20

It's meaty enough...would need a regulator to calm it down.

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:20:33 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3706&PID=27656#27656 Miscellaneous : Radio Stack Box http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3703&PID=27655#27655 Author: Citabria
Subject: Radio Stack Box
Posted: Mar/18/2010 at 06:14

Hi Beej,
Here is the radio stack in mine. The box is tapered at the bottom to get the viewing angle appropriate from the pilot's seat. It works pretty well except when the sun is directly overhead. There's also a little storage room-enough for gloves, hat or small bottle of water. The previous owner fashioned this with a detachable locking lid, which is good for flyins or whatever.     

http://www.slipandskid.com/skybolt/radios.jpg

Let me know if you want measurements.
Mike]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:14:43 +0000 http://www.BiplaneForum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3703&PID=27655#27655