I have pieces of 5/8" spruce from a project that were given to me. That
project was started in 1979 and never finished. The spruce has no coating,
has been kept dry and looks like the spruce you would get from AC Spruce
today. Keep it dry or coat all surfaces exposed to air (including bolt an
Likewise, I have done some work using spruce that was at least 20 years
old, stored in a hangar all that time, and was fine. I have some
spruce-stick-built ribs that are possibly as old as Sid's spruce, never
varnished but kept dry and they are perfectly airworthy. I know some
people who ripped
Hi All
I think I am qualified to comment on this one with a degree in forestry and
a diploma in Timber technology!
If it came from a reputable source the spruce you will be using for your KR
will have been kiln dried, as long you keep the timber dry it will not get
infected with fungi.
There ar
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> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:27:19 +
> Subject: Re: KR> Spruce Fungus?
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
>
> Hi All
> I think I am qualified to comment on this one with a degree in forestry and
> a diploma in Timber technology!
>
> If it c
If you buy your spruce from Wicks or Aircraft Spruce you shouldn't have
any problems.
Chris
On 1/15/2015 12:01 PM, gluejam via KRnet wrote:
> At the risk of making a fool of myself, I bet he's confusing diseases
> of living trees with lumber/wood preservation and protection.
> Fungus can attack
Hi All, an A&P friend of mine (and aluminum experimental builder), mentioned
some spruce fungus issue that if not caught can be disastrous. Is this an issue
with the materials, and if so how to inspect/avoid/prevent?
Thanks
At the risk of making a fool of myself, I bet he's confusing diseases of
living trees with lumber/wood preservation and protection.
Fungus can attack most any unprotected or ignored wood or wooden
product, so some sort of protection is required for longevity. Varnish
was the old standby but now
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