1/8 inch plywood

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Brian Kloft

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Jul 6, 2025, 7:30:08 PM7/6/25
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All,
I was encouraged by Mr. Tanberg to ask our community if someone might have a small piece of the good birch ply (5 layers). I only need a piece big enough for 1 center rib on a 2M glider. This is the rib that Greg and John used for their models to add some dihedral to the center section.
I am not necessarily asking for a handout here... I will be happy to provide some compensation. I just don't want to buy a quantity for 1 rib! Thank you.

Brian  


Rocky Stone

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Jul 6, 2025, 10:37:19 PM7/6/25
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I'll check tomorrow when I get home and let you know.

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Greg McGill

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Jul 6, 2025, 11:20:22 PM7/6/25
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Brian: I believe you are seeking material for a joiner, right?  And do you want it for a carbon tube spar?

Greg

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Thomas English

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Jul 7, 2025, 8:16:30 AM7/7/25
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Brian 

I have some 1/8 inch it's not birch, I think it's mohogany or maybe Cherry.

Thomas 


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Brian Kloft

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Jul 7, 2025, 1:18:44 PM7/7/25
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Thomas- hold that thought. Greg I think all I need are 2 parts? A rib which John will Laser, and a joiner.
 Not sure what a need for that.

Brian

John Ihlein

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Jul 7, 2025, 3:58:02 PM7/7/25
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No new rib required.  Just the joiner which is made from the 1/8” ply.  After the last contest in the wind, no doubts about the joiner strength anymore…

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Brian Kloft

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Jul 7, 2025, 5:32:35 PM7/7/25
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John and all,
Now that I fully understand the situation...   I have some 1/8 3-ply wood we can use John. I am sure it will be fine for the application. I will bring it over and we can cut the joiner when convenient for you.

Brian 

John Ihlein

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Jul 7, 2025, 5:34:49 PM7/7/25
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I don’t think the 3 ply will be strong enough.  We can certainly try, but the 5 ply birch is proven. 

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John and all,

Brian Kloft

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Jul 7, 2025, 7:00:46 PM7/7/25
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John,
How about 2 pieces of 1/16 SiG ply laminated together? How big of a piece do we need?

Brian  

John Ihlein

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Jul 7, 2025, 7:41:31 PM7/7/25
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135mm x 14mm

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