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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by Isotope on December 09, 2025, 06:52:58 AM »

What is a good size table to build the wing on?  I read 24" wide to 4' wide. I prefer smaller as i have the luxury of building in my den but dont want to take up to much space.

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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by Isotope on December 08, 2025, 10:11:37 AM »

Mortgage my house!?  What are we talking here will it be under $1000??  Ill cancle the order and drive there in a uhaul if its thats much or more!
 *EDIT*. Ok i just received a freight quote from acs. I can breathe now. Could be better but not as bad as i thought it would be.. $270

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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by pappyadkins on December 08, 2025, 10:02:04 AM »

Oh dang Pappy! Is that 3d printed? How would one go about getting access to the stl file? I bet that took a while to print..
Im moving along ok with traditional method and staples for now and starting to get my own system worked out on just my second rib...

I just realized, I never replied... Yes It's 3d Printed - based on my plywood/router design... It's a work in progress for sure - I've been busy on other 'holiday' gifts & other 3d prints for my LE, but will hopefully get back to it soon... And yes, 7 or 8 different print jobs if I remember correctly... So basically a week's worth of prints... Of course, That includes templates for nose rib, all gussets, 'k-block' or not, single place or DE, etc...    Anyways, I just wanted to tell you - yours is LOOKING GOOD!!! If I can help let me know...  Oh & P.S.  are you ready to mortgage your house to pay for that shipping.... lol

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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by Isotope on December 08, 2025, 09:14:31 AM »

I just placed an order for about $1500 worth of spruce and plywood from ACS, some in 13' lengths. Shipping price is to be determined and charged at time of shipping. I know it is going to be high but what kind of high are we talking about. How many hundreds..? I live in south east Missouri and its coming from GA, so not to far. Im kinda nervous lol

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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by Isotope on December 07, 2025, 12:27:22 PM »

You guys are awesome! I did not see the note for the 5/8 x 5/16 nose rib stringer on the full size nose rib pattern. I am using les's rib pattern. I will decide on whether scarfing or getting ahold of ACS for full length cap strips. The AC 4313 was very helpful Pappy. I will consult that source for other info.

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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by Chuck in Indiana on December 07, 2025, 05:04:33 AM »

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Hmmm. I copied and pasted the verbiage from AC 4313 on splicing spars, and this site gave me a 403 forbidden.
At any rate, you can splice anywhere except at the root, strut, or interplane locations. Minimum of 1 to 10 scarf. Google it and all will be explained. 

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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by Kamcoman77 on December 06, 2025, 09:59:24 PM »

The 5/16" x 5/8" strips are for the nose rib stringer. Nose ribs are notched for this, and the stringer is epoxied into the slot. I bought 14-foot lengths of spruce for my spars from ACS. You need to call them to get the longer lengths. It is OK to splice the spars as long as you do it correctly, and I recommend you do it at about 2-feet from the outer end.

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Builders logs / Re: Tonys LEXL build in MO

« Last post by Isotope on December 06, 2025, 09:26:51 PM »

Like Leonard says in the plans "Its a very good thing to include your family members in the building process". My son volunteered to pull staples. He has pulled about 1000 staples so far. Only two ribs left to go and all 26 will be complete.
I am trying to figure out the rest of the wood i need to complete the wings so i can place an order asap. One concern i have is some of the spar cap strips required such as the 3/4 x 1" and 3/4 x 5/8" on aircraft spruce only come in 12' lengths while as others come in 13'. The plans call out 154" (12.8') on the spars. Assuming i will need 13' pieces for this. I would not think splicing the spars would be a very good idea unless maybe the scarf joint is within a foot from the wing tip?
Also i have a materials list for the xl i downloaded some years ago and for two cap strips it calls for two 5/8 x 5/16" x 154" pieces. "See pic" I can not figure out what this would be used for in the plans..

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Brock's bits - LEXLV3 / Re: Engine: Oil tank

« Last post by Brock on December 06, 2025, 08:13:22 PM »

Ever cut a hose clamp in half?  What about a T-bolt hose clamp?  What started out as a problem turned out to be the solution.  I had ordered these 8" T-bolt hose clamps which turnd out to be significantly larger than 8".  Seems these are measured by the "ID of the hose they go around".  Note to self:  Read the small print.  Well in my attempt to shorten the clamps I realized that this modified hose is EXACTLY what I was needing all along.  It creates the perfect spot for the ADEL clamps which will eventually connect (two) to the airframe just under the firewall and (two) to the engine mount.  Now, I only wish those T-Bolt clamps had been another1-1/4" longer.  Then I could easily cut twice for two ADEL locations on each clamp.  I may try to weld a SS tab on the t-Bolt for the second clamp.

Another little note.  Since this tank will be half full (or is that half empty?) with 3l of oil I'm thinking of installing a "oil sight glass" smack dab in the center of the flat side.  This will eliminate the need for a dip stick.  See last picture.

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3 cylinder Radial / Re: Verner 3VLA Ignition mounting

« Last post by Chuck in Indiana on December 03, 2025, 04:11:29 AM »

Kept apart, but not far apart.