[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[Rob Hommel]

Gene:

Make some kerf (cut part way through the material)cuts on the back of the hardboard starting about an inch from the bend continue making cuts at about quarter inch intervals until you are about an inch past the bend. Then soak the hard board in water for just a moment, it will become flexible. If the piece is too large to place in a pan soak some cloth in water and leave them wet on the surface until the hardboard begins to absorb the water. Some swelling of the material will occur. 

Keep 'em flying
Rob Hommel

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Buckle" 
To: simpits-tech at simpits.org
Subject: [simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:33:21 -0800 (PST)


I've got a bit of a problem on my hands.

The aft section of the cockpit has this nice 1" radius on the corner of a
114 degree angle.

This works great if you're going to sheet your virtual bird in some shiny
.040 aluminum, but it sucks ass if you're trying to bend 1/8" tempered
hardboard on that radius.

As my potential customer base (there has to be at least ONE of you out
there. :D ) I ask - should I:

1.  Tell you to suck it up and learn how to steam bend wood.

2.  Tell you to suck it up and sheet your bird with .040 6061.

3.  See if you'll pass out when trying to bend the wood with Anhydrous
Ammonia

4.  Include an alternate frame design that's got a sharp angle instead of
the radiused angle for those that are smart enough to avoid the ammonia
and don't have the desire to learn how to steam bend wood.

thanks all.

g.


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