Thanks Robert.
Even though Im a novice at building, I can build a pretty good looking plane. However, suggestions like this can only come the more experienced builder. It's ideas like aluminum bolts that Im looking for.
I would think this would be a hot topic and a chance for the far more experienced to share some of their tricks.
Thomas
Hi Thomas,
I didn't try to sound "funny" in my post. There are
very few real
TRICKS to building light. *Wood selection*, sanding, use as little glue as possible and the right types of glue, sanding, hollowing, sanding, use light accessories, sanding, and just being concious about weight. I don't mean to brag, but I do build as light and strong, when I really want to, as about anyone else. So, as Robert said, it is a process.
I can say that many of the designs of recent (and older designs) are somewhat "overbuilt".
I have spent hour upon hour talking with Bob Hunt and Billy Werwage about building and building light.
There just ain't that much "trick" to it.
Bill <><