Return-Path: Received: from swan.prod.itd.earthlink.net ([207.217.120.123]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-70783U4500L450S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sun, 28 Jan 2001 13:58:13 -0500 Received: from jenny (pool-63.52.237.140.ipls.grid.net [63.52.237.140]) by swan.prod.itd.earthlink.net (EL-8_9_3_3/8.9.3) with SMTP id LAA04510 for ; Sun, 28 Jan 2001 11:06:42 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: <001501c0892f$c247fda0$8ced343f@jenny> From: "Joe Trepicone" To: References: <3.0.6.32.20010126085647.007abda0@mail.xtalwind.net> Subject: Re: Weight Savings Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 13:39:36 -0000 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Regarding Superfil: I had similar concerns utilizing Superfil as a filler on certain portions of the exterior. I emailed Mark at Lancair with my concerns. He replied: "it is good for any of your surface bodywork. The couple times I've used it worked well. I would recommend using the Micro for bonding ribs into place and for radii under lay-ups. Superfil would be fine for filling the exposed edges of pre-preg also" I am using Superfil anywhere I can in an attempt to reduce weight. Ask me again in a few years and I hope I still happy with my decision to use it. As far as weight reducing measures, there have been postings about Superfil, carbon cloth Vs/ glass cloth, various nuts, washers, screws, etc. Some very interesting suggestions. Does anyone else out there have anymore ideas for reducing weight? This is a issue of concern to most builders I'm sure. Regards, Joe Trepicone (LIV4 builder) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>