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Offline Wynn Robins

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Seems like a lot of wood
« on: July 22, 2007, 06:01:07 PM »
Anyone have templates for fuse formers that I can use for the 6 more verctor 40s I intend to build??? 

Seems like I am cutting through a truckload of wood on top blocks..........
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Re: Seems like a lot of wood
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2007, 08:44:57 PM »
Go ahead and under cut the outside surface of the block.  Seal the surface and mold the top sheeting.  Watched Windy's tape on doing the molding of top and bottom blocks for stunters.  DOC Holliday
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Re: Seems like a lot of wood
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2007, 08:55:16 PM »
Definitely make a mold if you're doing 6 of them, Wynn!  Some 3/32 (or even 1/8 if you feel the need) molded is cheaper and easier than having to do all that carving. y1 ;D
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Re: Seems like a lot of wood
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2007, 01:13:44 AM »
Go ahead and under cut the outside surface of the block.  Seal the surface and mold the top sheeting.  Watched Windy's tape on doing the molding of top and bottom blocks for stunters.  DOC HollidayDid that on my Gieskie Bear and it saved a lot of wieght. All you need is water an an ace bandage. Good stuff ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ HB~>

Offline Wynn Robins

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Re: Seems like a lot of wood
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2007, 05:08:39 PM »
Ty

Glad I could make your day....... I got to a point where I when I just went "WOW" at the amount of shavings there.......hence the picture.

I love carving the blocks -but for expediency - I think molding will be quicker........

love the smell of cut balsa tho..... MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
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