Hi Guys.
The bracing I used are 4 x 1.5 and the screws are 6G which are pretty thin.
I pre-drilled the bracing timbers all the way through with one hole at each
end. I then marked the drill bit with masking tape at the 2" line and went
through the bracing and into the spar caps 1/2". From
Here is an update on my KR-2 construction. Getting the engine cooling inlet
ducts built with inspiration and unabashed copying ideas from Mark Langford
and Bill Clapp as witnessed at The Gathering 2008 plus adaptation for my
2180 VW.
I saw that too. I would not have done that, but I'm sure there are plenty of
things I have done that would put a question mark over peoples heads. I would
be interested to hear from Darren what he plans to do about those screw holes.
I had to "fix" two wing attach fitting holes I screwed up. I
I just saw on Darren Compton's site that he appeared to actually "screw" 2 X
4s to the spars. Would this not be damaging to the spars? Weaken them or set
up a stress riser?
Wayne and Kathy Tokarz
Corsair Enterprises Ltd.
Cold Lake, Alberta,
780-812-8163
780-639-3023
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