I think when Dan Diehl tested the KR2 unidirectional glass legs that he manufactured or cut from from Scotchply he found that due to the offset in angle forward and outwards that there was a tendency for the legs to twist slightly as they flexed on landing. The glass 45 degree wrapping was intended to reduce that torsional influence. However, I don't know how significant either the twist or the wrapping to address it proved to be. Nor do I have any knowledge of how the Gruman legs would act although because they are thicker it is possibly even less of an issue. Scotchply has since been taken over by others (Cyply??) and is hideously expensive.
John Martindale 29 Jane Circuit Toormina NSW 2452 Australia ph:61 2 6658 4767 m:0403 432179 email:john_martindale at bigpond.com web site: -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Pete and Karen Gauthier via KRnet Sent: Saturday, 12 September 2015 4:51 PM To: krnet Cc: Pete and Karen Gauthier Subject: Re: KR> Glassing Tiger Gear legs Phil, Structurally the added layer is not necessary but it will protect the real fine uni on the surface. I added a styrofoam leading and trailing edge then wrapped with one layer of 7533 (KR cloth) including all the flat surfaces with bolt holes. I then filled the flat between the leading and trailing edge with micro to smooth the contour. Pete _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6125 / Virus Database: 4419/10623 - Release Date: 09/11/15 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6125 / Virus Database: 4419/10623 - Release Date: 09/11/15
