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AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION -- WOODEN xx AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION xx WOODWORKING Correct design of a plywood reinforcing plate illustrated. Tip on selecting an approved glue for use on wooden aircraft. Tip on measuring wood density and placing wood of differing density when building wooden wing spars. Tips on selecting wood from a marine lumber yard or other non-aviation source. Brief explanation of when and why "vertical grain" wood is used. Tips on preventing warping of unassembled wooden spars and ribs. Wood rib construction. A step-by-step, detail workshop for wing ribs from the EAA professionals. Working with wood. Careful planning, preparation, and precision contribute to a successful aircraft project. D-tube wing construction technique is described and illustrated. Shopsheet. Simple woodworking tips on drilling, bending, scarf joints, attaching metal parts, and gluing. Selection and evaluation of wood for aircraft construction. A closer look at some alternatives to Sitka spruce in aircraft construction. How to construct a scarf joint repair to a wood wing spar. Tips on selecting and testing wood glues for use in critical projects, such as aircraft construction. Plywood in aircraft. What is available and tips on its use. Laminating and bending wood. Looks at glues, jigs, clamps, alternatives, etc. Constructing better leading edges and wingtips on conventional wood-and-fabric wings by using composite materials and techniques. Plywood skinning. How to apply a thin plywood skin to a wing or some other part of an aircraft structure. Part 1. Plywood skinning. Part 2. Plywood steamer. Homebuilt steamer is used for bending 3/32" aircraft plywood skins for the leading edge of a wing. Using aircraft quality adhesives. Part 1. Plastic resin glues (Resorcinol and Aerolite 306). Also illustrates clamping details. Using aircraft quality adhesives. Part 2. Epoxies. Working with adhesives. Health hazards. Shear joint testing. Laminating. Wood ... a forgotten medium? A look at the use of wood in aircraft construction. Part 1. Introduction to wood's characteristics and adhesives. Wood ... a forgotten medium? Part 2. Cutting, fitting, storing, etc. Aerolite. An in-depth look at the urea-formaldehyde chemical reactions behind the primary wood glue used in aircraft construction. Why not build a wood aircraft. A look at the benefits of using wood to build low-cost airplanes with a minimum of special tools. Building the Horizon. Step-by-step guide to construction of this plans-built all-wood tandem aircraft from Aero Visions International. Features folding wings and a choice of engines. Clamping system for wooden ribs being fabricated in a jig. Joints in aircraft woodworking. Looks at joint preparation, types of joints, use of gussets, gluing, clamping, etc. Tip on proper coating of wood components which will be in contact with steel or aluminum. Making wood wing ribs. Includes information on a simple cap strip bending block, cap strip soaker, building a rib jig, rib joint options, etc. Correct technique for reinforcing joints in plywood skins. Wood wings. An introduction to the use of wood construction for aircraft wings. Aircraft wood grain slope. How to check the grain direction on the narrow face of a spar. About building wood fuselages. Looks at types of fuselages, wood selection, tools, etc. Aircraft woodwork basics. Looks at glue, grain orientation, line sanding and profiling. Faster, accurate rib nailing uses 4" tweezers that have been modified for the job of gripping the tiny nails. Information on the choice of wood glue for aircraft use. Drilling the holes for drag and anti-drag wires in the spars and anchor blocks of a wooden wing is facilitated with an aircraft length drill and an aluminum guide block. Technique for removing a glued wing rib from the fixture without risk of damage to the rib or the fixture. Jig for accurately drilling the holes for drag and anti-drag wires in the wood wing of an Acro Sport II. How to avoid wrinkling in a plywood covering attached to a wooden wing. Tips on applying plywood leading edges to wooden wings. Wooden rib construction practices include a lightweight clamping jig that applies pressure to all of the glued gusset locations during the drying process. Scratch building in wood. Tips on locating and machining vertical grain spruce. Building with wood. Part 1. Selecting wood suitable for aircraft use. Building with wood. Part 2. Inspecting aircraft wood to identify type and any defects. Advice on selecting and testing various glues for use in wooden aircraft construction. Building with wood. Part 3. Inspecting aircraft wood to identify type and any defects (continued). Building with wood. Part 4. (1) Testing wood with a shop-built wood strength tester. (2) Inspecting and repairing older wood. Building with wood. Part 5. (1) Aircraft plywood. (2) Adhesives. (3) Finishing. Hi-tech jig for assembling wooden ribs is made from acrylic plastic to which the adhesives will not bond. | |||||||||
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