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Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by geffen365gtc/4, Dec 30, 2010.

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  1. geffen365gtc/4

    geffen365gtc/4 Karting

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    #1 geffen365gtc/4, Dec 30, 2010
    I've always wanted to build a wooden airplane. I have several sets of plans, all using Stika Spruce and Birch pylwood. I've recently ordered a sample box of spruce from Wicks Aircraft...This stuff is beautiful. A 6" wide board has 45 annular rings...perfectly clear, and straight grained. This tree must have been at least 200 years old. Anybody else into homebuilt airplanes?????

    Geffen
     
  2. Bob Parks

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    #2 Bob Parks, Dec 30, 2010
    Working with spruce is joy. I've helped to build several wooden airplanes and I envy you in your project. Take your time, be absolutely accurate, use good technique, tools and jigs, and the results are totally satisfying.
     

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