Hey netters Though I would chime in on this one. I am using ocoume plywood to skin my plane. In fact I have already done it so there is no need to try to talk me out of it. I used 1/8" occume from eden saw and here are the reasons I used it. 1/8" panel is only slightly heavier than 3/32" mahogany and a whole lot lighter than birch 3/32".
It cost about a tenth of the price than mahogany, I paid $12 a sheet. It is marine grade and used on custom racing boats. Since I am using 1/8" my fuse strength will fall inbetween 3/32 mahogany and birch. I am using this on the fuse and ribs but will use birch on the spar. I have absolutely have no doubt that my research into alternate plywood saved me big buck that did not compromise strength or quality. I am not one of those people who have used the phrase "if it aint broke don't fix it" I am more of a "It can always be made better and cheaper" And a message to Justin, you may want to tone it down a bit. I like your enthusiasm and willingness to look at new ideas and I have also looked at those ads in the back of kit plane. Have fun, go wild, and be safe. Steven Lemke Building on a beer budget Omaha, Ne sle...@cox.net -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+slemke=cox....@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+slemke=cox....@mylist.net] On Behalf Of dpurdu...@caldwellmfgco.com Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 3:37 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR>Marine plywood I really haven't tracked the grade of plywood used in the KR, but construction grade plywood prices change weekly. It would seem the few dollars saved with unproven materials wouldn't be worth the worry. "David Mikesell" <skyguy...@skyguynca.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent by: cc: krnet-bounces+dpurduski=caldwellmfgco.com Subject: Re: KR>Marine plywood @mylist.net 11/25/2003 12:41 PM Please respond to KRnet I also buy from Edensaw, great company and really good prices and discounts on shipping. David Mikesell 23957 N. Hwy 99 Acampo, CA 95220 209-609-8774 skyguy...@skyguynca.com www.skyguynca.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracy & Carol O'Brien" <tr...@localaccess.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 9:14 AM Subject: KR>Marine plywood > Netters, > > Dan Rhin's One Design plans call for Ocoume marine plywood! I've worked > with this plywood for nearly 20 years and it is wonderful material to work > with, although it does tend to dull your saw blades, etc., a little quicker > than other types of plywood. > > I currently have about 6 sheets of 1/8" Ocoume and a couple of sheets of > 1/16" Ocoume sitting in my shop waiting to be turned into Cygnet wings! > These panels are British certified and came frome Edensaw Woods in Port > Townsend, WA at 1/2 the price ACS lists it for. (Justin: try Spar lumber in > Long beach). > > Regards, > > Tracy O'Brien > > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
