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Originally Posted by Nick
Hi Joe,
Nice drawing.
Just thinking out loud but wouldn't laser cutting ply damage the edges
and weaken it for gluing. Have never laser cut wood so don't know. Maybe it's a matter of sanding it back a bit.
Also don't forget to make the webs 1/8" wider to allow for the 1/16" slots in the capstrip (assuming it's done that way like most Sopwiths)
Cheers, Nick
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Hi Nick, & Sid .....(Spadmaker in absentia)
I may have an A&P license, but I've never actually ever "built" a plane before. So this kind of feedback is very valuable!
I've received "conflicting" opinions regarding laser cutting. A former Pitts builder I know swears by it. Still, I have also heard of the edge issue and obviously,..no lasers in 1915.
So, I was curious to see what you all may have to say about it,...putting out a "feeler" when I am not quite sure about something is a great way to tip myself in one direction or the other.
This is enough to sway me towards hand cutting.
Will be giving the wood cutting tool section in my local Sears some business in a few months! Thanks for the photos of your production line and yes, the Baby has the same slots in the capstrips.
Thanks again!