Tonys LEXL build in MO

[Kamcoman77]

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.

[Chuck in Indiana]

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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. 

[Isotope]

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.

[Isotope]

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

[pappyadkins]

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

[Isotope]

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

[Isotope]

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.

[Kamcoman77]

I made mine 36" wide, but 30" is wide enough. I wanted to be sure both spars would fit on the table as I slid the ribs over the rear spar.

[pappyadkins]

Mine was 4'x 12'... I knew it was temp for the build, so I screwed the 4' wafer wood over the 30 or 36" Formica tables I had... That way I didn't destroy the Formica tops on the benches... 12 foot was really too short, but I was able to make due... Glad you & ACS can still be friends... lol

[Isotope]

I predicted pulling staples to be way harder than it was. Once i figured out a method it went very fast. I used this staple puller from amazon and some bent tip needle nose, see pic.
Half pound of staples. All ribs together befor sanded weigh 6.5 pounds, does that sound about right? That is less than my biggest rc plane lol my old Hobby Lobby Telesport "not the craft store hobby lobby" anyone remember them?
Anyway. Now my focus goes to building a table while i wait on the rest of the wood and sanding the ribs. Anything else i should do to the ribs at this point?

[Chuck in Indiana]

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

Normally, they are exorbitant. That is merely high. I had an engine shipped from California for less..  

[pappyadkins]

Oh yeah, I remember... Always thought about getting one of those - was always partial to the ugly stix (obviously after seeing my LEXL, lol)... Looking good!

[Isotope]

After a deep dive and finding not much info leaning to either a 1" or 1 1/8" shaft i just took a toss up and ordered the bsv23 386447-0090-G1 engine with 1" shaft like in the plans. My initial thought was the  bigger 1 1/8" shaft would be better but it seems alot of people are using the 1" with no problems.
 I also found a drive bushing off ebay for $70. And waiting on a brochure from ace to get a redrive on order.
 Now i just hope the rest of my spruce and plywood ship and get here befor my Christmas break.