Preview attachment IMG_0379.jpg IMG_0379.jpg 21 KB <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=925a0a839a&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1626194462451834123&th=1691673f66261d0b&view=att&disp=safe>While installing the main rear spar attach fittings, with very little torque, i heard a 'crack'. The attached pictures tells the story. I've already removed the spar and am rebuilding a new one. I don't want to just 'repair' it. I believe the wood dried out too much, or the orientation of the grain was the cause, or possibly the lamination should have been horizontal instead of vertical. But you can see it split in the center and bowed up the top surface. Just for reference--I use a stubby 1.5" long 3/8" ratchet to prevent over-torquing. Your opinions are welcomed. Rodger _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
