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Offline Mark Mc

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What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« on: January 26, 2018, 04:09:38 PM »
Can anyone tell me what size hole Brodak wing ribs use for building on a wing jig?  I have a profile Oriental kit in the closet, and was wondering what size rods to get to build it.

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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2018, 04:25:04 PM »
I don't know if it is true of the Oriental kit but Brodak's wing jig uses 5/16 rods.

http://brodak.com/wing-jig-kit.html
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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2018, 08:10:58 PM »
Mark, sorry, I've been holding off on this, but I can't wait any longer.

Is there some reason you can't just open the kit and measure the size of the holes in the ribs?

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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2018, 10:34:07 PM »
The wing in the Oriental is straight, no leading edge sweep.  I'm pretty sure the Brodak kit doesn't use rods, but a leveling bar instead.
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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2018, 11:56:42 AM »
Mark, sorry, I've been holding off on this, but I can't wait any longer.

Is there some reason you can't just open the kit and measure the size of the holes in the ribs?

Of course there is. Two reasons in fact.

1) Dozens, if not hundreds of Brodak kits have been built by guys here, and I figured someone would know off the top of their head without me making another mess digging the kit out before I have the bench cleared and ready to go, and

2) It's fun watching people hold it in and scream at their computer screen, "WHY DON'T YOU JUST OPEN THE BOX AND LOOK!!!"

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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2018, 12:55:17 PM »
Well I was going to do that, but decided to be nice for a change and thought you might have some common sense. VD~ VD~ VD~
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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2018, 02:00:37 PM »
If it is 5/16", that's a perfect fit for 8mm carbon fiber tubes or rods from a kite shop.
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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2018, 03:06:17 PM »
Arrow shafts fit also
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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2018, 06:00:41 AM »
Of course there is. Two reasons in fact.

1) Dozens, if not hundreds of Brodak kits have been built by guys here, and I figured someone would know off the top of their head without me making another mess digging the kit out before I have the bench cleared and ready to go, and

2) It's fun watching people hold it in and scream at their computer screen, "WHY DON'T YOU JUST OPEN THE BOX AND LOOK!!!"

Mark


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So, how's that working for you so far?  You could have opened the kit, measured the holes, bought the CF rods, built the wing jig and had the wing finished by now.  Hang in there Buddy, hope you get an answer.   H^^

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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2018, 01:18:04 PM »
I ordered the engine for it last night, so it'll be a little bit before it's time to start on it.  I'm just one of those guys who gets things planned in his head long before he starts cutting sticks.

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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2018, 04:34:06 PM »
Unfortunately, I've found arrowshafts of different sizes so we need a specification of diameter.

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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2018, 05:49:19 PM »

 The holes are either 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" or 1/2".  It's also possible that there aren't any. If there is anything else I can help with just let me know.  D>K
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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2018, 07:01:55 PM »
Better yet, follow the instructions.  I'm betting you don't need rods for that wing.
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Re: What size rods for Brodak wing ribs?
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2018, 10:48:39 AM »
OK Mark, How long has the kit been in the closet ??? If it is a laser cut kit it will have 5/16" wing jig holes. Check the Brodak web site and find the Profile Oriental and under additional items it list's the wing jig and states the jig will only work if the holes are for 5/16" rods. So if it's Die cut NO jig holes Laser Cut YES.
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