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Offline Shay King

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Tail surface bracing wire?
« on: February 14, 2026, 11:15:53 AM »
Just a quick question. Leonard’s plans show 1/16” bracing wire on the tail surfaces. The list of materials doesn’t seem to mention any 1/16” wire.
My crate of material from John Bolding contained only 3/32” wire.
What are builders using there? Is it simpler to use 3/32” for everything?
Thanks.

Offline pappyadkins

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Re: Tail surface bracing wire?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2026, 12:04:58 PM »
I also got John Bolding's kit & according to him & Leonard - 3/32” for everything... I believe the original had smaller wire, but I think the lawyers modified... lol

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Re: Tail surface bracing wire?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2026, 03:17:32 PM »
In looking at an old post where I asked the same question, I learned that many of the builders, including Les Homan on ORV used 1/16" bracing wire. No reported issues from anyone. I decided to use 1/16" 7x7 stainless cable on my XL.

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Re: Tail surface bracing wire?
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2026, 01:28:54 AM »
Thanks guys.

 

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