laser cutting

[steve pagano]

Could some possibly tell me what the process is for laser cutting. I have a set of planes that i would like to scratch build from but cant seem to get the wing ribs right for the life of me. I was told i had to get the plans done in cad format but i don't have a clue what that means 

[Leester]

Steve: First off, what plans are they for ( what planes ) and who's plans are they ( who made them). Do they show each rib or the root and tip only. In the Vendors Corner Action Hobbies can probobly do what you need.

[Ralph Wenzel (d)]

The simplest solution, Steve, by far, is to send your plans to Kyle Tankersley  - - http://www.tanks-hangar.com/  - - and ask Kyle to cut a set of ribs for you. His prices are very reasonable. He cut a Biceps "short-kit" for me for $85 (I think), which included everything excepr sheet and strip wood and hardware. Reasonably good wood selection, and very nice laser cutting. I haven't taken stuff out of the box yet, but there must be 15 sheets of ribs and half-ribs, plus all the other curved or shaped bits and pieces.

[Bill Little]

Hi Steve,

"Action Eddie" is in the Vendor's Corner here.  He can do whatever you want, I'm sure!  Of course, Kyle at "Tank's Hanger" is another great laser cutter.

Getting a set of ribs laser cut, or even a whole "short kit" really makes the process of plans building much easier.

Bill <><

[Bill Morell]

I highly reccomend Tanks-Hangar. Kyle has done several plans for me and I couldn't be happier with the results. I just got another box of parts today and have no issues with anything he cut. I also got the Biceps like Ralph and there is not a whole lot left to be done by me except assemble it.

[steve pagano]

Thanks guys for the help. I contacted kyle over at Tanks-Hanger and he explained a lot to me. His prices are incredible too!