Sorry. Should be dynel. I hate the auto correct function sometimes. Steve Glover
Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2012, at 8:13, I Fly KR's <n92...@cox.net> wrote: > Although it was a recommended early on, dynes is no longer recommended or > approved for use in building a KR. > > Steve Glover > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 17, 2012, at 21:31, Glenn Martin <suthrn...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> I would add about 2-3 inches to the width and make the widest point at the >> shoulders, rather than at the knees, as all the KRs are designed to be. As >> it is the longerons are pressing against my arms. I am 5'7", Wear a 46 R >> flight suit, 190 lbs, 36-38 waist (and dropping). You'll love your KR1 >> though. I'm glad to see more of us building this sweet little plane. Maybe >> it will make a comeback! Feel free to contact me directly any time. I would >> stick with buying through Wicks or Aircraft Spruce (although you should >> probably buy some cheap crap to practice you r cuts and setups on). The >> local wood I have seen does not meet good buiding practice AT ALL. DOWLOAD >> ALL THE CHAPTERS OF FAA PUB AC-43.13-1B. READ ABOUT WOODS AND COMPOSITES. IM >> CERTAIN IT WILL HELP YOU. DONT CUT CORNERS ON THE FRAME. >> >> A dynel type material is sold by boat repair/builders supply Jamestown >> Distributors. I just bought 4 yards. It has been used with the west systm >> epoxy. Google that one and do your research. >> >> >> Read the KRnewsletters.This is not all of them., but soem of them. they are >> a WEALTH of info. >> >> http://www.bouyea.net/digests/kr01-87.pdf >> >> >> Dont RUSH..build it in your mind before you build it on your bench. >> >> >> >> Glenn Martin >> KRbuilder >> Biloxi, MS >> rep...@martekmississippi.com >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Nerobro <nero...@gmail.com> >> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net> >> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:29 PM >> Subject: KR> A new builder, with lots of questions. >> >> I'm pretty well settled on the KR-1. >> >> I have a few questions. >> >> First, I'd like to find the materials locally. H >> >> What's the usual replacement for the design fabric. >> >> What else should I know? >> >> >> Greg "Nerobro" Teiber. >> >> _______________________________________ >> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >> _______________________________________ >> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
