[simpits-tech] wood bulkheads, and windows

[Keenan Akin]

Jonas,

I get the sheets 4' x 8'.  I used 2 x 4s under the floor, but I'm using 
aluminum angle stock in all the visible places.

Keenan



Jonas Frazier wrote:

> 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
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>> 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
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>> Jonas,
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>> 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
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>> -----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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