[simpits-tech] wood bulkheads, and windows

[Jonas Frazier]

Hi:
How big can you get the sheets? Some of the bulkheads are 12'x12'. Is it a 
good idea to strengthen the bulkheads with some 2x4s'? Thanks.
Jonas






>From: "Akin, Keenan L" <keenan.l.akin@boeing.com>
>Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] wood bulkheads, and windows
>Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:55:20 -0600
>
>Jonas,
>
>I am using masonite sheet for some of the larger "sheet metal" bulkheads in 
>mine.  If you are not familiar with masonite, it is a pressed fiber board 
>available in most home improvement/lumber stores.  It is pretty much the 
>same as what is used for peg board, only without the holes.  You can get it 
>with a smooth surface too, so when you paint it, it looks as good as 
>painted metal.
>
>Keenan
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jonas Frazier [mailto:spitpilot40@hotmail.com]
>Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 3:09 PM
>To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>Subject: [simpits-tech] wood bulkheads, and windows
>
>
>Hi:
>I was wondering if any body has any suggestions for building the bulkheads,
>and complicated window frames for the 747. You can only wood so big. I 
>don't
>have the abbility to make the bulkhead out of metal. Thanks.
>jonas
>
>
>
>
>
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