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!