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Yesterday, 10:33 AM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

So I spent all day yesterday watching videos of Stewart’s system. It looks fairly strait forward except for all the things you have to do to keep it...

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11-29-2020, 01:10 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Ranthane problems in Member Projects in Progress

Pictures would really help. It kinda sounds like solvent trapping to me. How dry was it when you layed the next coat down? ALL polyurethanes have to...

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11-27-2020, 03:50 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

If I was going to use a solvent borne system, that's most likely the one I'd head to. John

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11-27-2020, 03:48 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

Doug, thank you. Anytime you're ready to try a "new trick", I'd be honored to be the one to help you! Come on out here and stay a few days and I'd...

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11-26-2020, 12:53 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

If you're referring to me, no, it's not a "Ford vs Chevy thing". The only thing I have an issue with is your statement "But for every happy Stewart’s...

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11-25-2020, 03:35 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

BS!!! I'd love to see where you come up with those numbers! It's amazing, the negative that comes from people with no experience with a product. ...

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11-24-2020, 12:44 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

Not a problem at all...I didn't see it as that, and all were very valid questions! The reason you didn't see it in that manual was that it wasn't...

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11-23-2020, 03:34 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

Yep, any polyurethane is catalyzed with an isocyanide. But, the difference is the amount needed to achieve the affect with a waterborne polyurethane...

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11-23-2020, 03:18 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

It's on non-ethanol fuel as well. Like I said above, there's stuff in some auto fuel that'll eat anything. For the vast majority of auto fuel, it's...

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11-23-2020, 03:14 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

Why couldn't you access that? Like I said, from the outside in. It's had reactions from other states too...your fuel up there isn't really special,...

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11-22-2020, 10:41 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

We seal the fuel tank areas with a brushed through topcoat...from the outside in. If you can do it, shooting the inside of tank bays with topcoat...

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11-21-2020, 10:44 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

I'll cast another vote for Stewarts. Been using it since long before it was Stewarts. I used to own part of it and still teach and tech for them....

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11-21-2020, 10:36 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Prop strike! in Cafe Supercub

If I remember, it's a 2 piece crank kind of like a Wright. I'd dial it and if it has ANY runout, it'd come apart. John

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11-19-2020, 10:08 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread AEROTHANE... Can it be rejuvenated ?? in Cafe Supercub

Exactly! You're going to subject yourself to way more than MEK with Aerothane, but why put MEK in the mix? If you don't want to spend the money on...

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11-18-2020, 11:42 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Securing round inspection plates for painting? in Cafe Supercub

I have a big panel of really light weight square tubing and "rabbit wire" with about a 1/4" mesh. Seeing as how it's metal, it's easy to ground and...

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11-13-2020, 10:28 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stinson airframe Jig in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Steve Furjesi has one in Chehalis, WA. John

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11-12-2020, 10:04 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Double Covering Super Cub Wings and Tail Airtech in Experimental Cubs

It's much stronger! Time savings is pretty substantial. Weight penalty is 0 or just a tiny bit, and less than going to heavy weight fabric. I...

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11-11-2020, 10:25 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Weld Quality in Tips and Tricks

I was kind of grinning about that description of that mig that changed amps by plugging in. I have one too. Been used hard since new, long before I...

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11-10-2020, 09:02 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

-3 yesterday morning. 31 this morning, but snowing good...we've got about 6-7" on the flats.... feeding cows a month early this year.:sad:

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11-10-2020, 08:52 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Weld Quality in Tips and Tricks

And yet look at the Stinson....at least part of it was arc welded....and looks like it, but I've yet to hear of a failure. John

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11-07-2020, 10:38 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewart’s paint repair in Super Cub Sick Bay

I've used it on a few projects, but it sprays the same and isn't flexible enough to be used on fabric, so I just stick with poly. I like the added...

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11-06-2020, 10:19 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewart’s paint repair in Super Cub Sick Bay

EkoCrylic is not recommended over fabric. It's not as flexible as the polyurethane (EkoPoly). John

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11-06-2020, 12:05 AM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewart’s paint repair in Super Cub Sick Bay

Through the process of sanding ekofill, yes. Once the topcoat is dried, then wet sanding is easiest. The last one I buffed, I took it down through...

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11-04-2020, 11:32 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewart’s paint repair in Super Cub Sick Bay

You can wet sand and buff Ekopoly, just like any other paint. It's got to dry first. A week minimum. Remember you're dealing with water, not solvent....

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