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Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 2:12
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: fiberglass
runners
I
have seen some postings over the few years I have been on this list regarding
making fiberglass runners for an intake manifold, however, I am unsure if
anyone has actually made any and if not why not. If I understand it
correctly they are paths for air and would not require any "structural
strength, just need to be resistant to the heat in the area they are placed
and direct the air properly. If this is true, and please correct me
where I am wrong, why would fiberglass runners not work. Is it that
there are not that many composite guys on the list (just Mr. Slade and
myself?) and as a result are resistant or not skilled in working with
fiberglass. Seems they would be light, easy to form and get into tighter
places and do the job well. However, I am not an engineer and am
concerned about obvious stuff I could easily miss. I am not skilled with
any welding (even though my build partner, David Staten, just bought a
welder for us to learn with) so like the idea of having
alternatives.
I am
in the final stages of my Velocity airframe construction (now in the
micro, sand repeat stage) and feel VERY confident in my abilities with
fiberglass. What obvious stuff am I missing regarding using high temp
epoxy to make well formed runners out of fiberglass. Y'alls
input/insight is greatly appreciated. TIA.
All
the best,
Chris Barber
Houston, GSOT
LoneStarVelocity.com