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Yesterday, 09:48 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fabric Airworthiness in Super Cub Sick Bay

The simple answer is that each fabric system has a section in their manual that states how to inspect their fabric. John

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01-13-2020, 09:10 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Tool Advice in Cafe Supercub

He might be trying in 3/8" drive... some don't have a big enough inside..but if you bore them they're fine like Cub Builder said...or try 1/2" drive....

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01-07-2020, 09:45 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Rodent prevention in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Rasins have always worked well for us...and they last a good long time. John

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01-05-2020, 09:10 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Cracked spar in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

That's on a plain sawn board....but it doesn't matter....you're replacing the spar, which is the proper fix. The only reason I specified that, is...

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01-04-2020, 11:44 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Cracked spar in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

You must mean Plain sawn...Quarter sawn is what results in "vertical grain", which is what you want. From what I can see in the picture, the grain...

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01-04-2020, 11:38 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Cracked spar in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

A check is a longitudinal crack in the radial direction of the wood and usually on one end of a board or the other. It can go all the way through....

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01-03-2020, 09:24 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Cracked spar in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

Looks more like a deep check to me. They'll do that if they don't get to dry slowly enough. John

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01-02-2020, 11:30 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Rodent prevention in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Just leave them in there for a few days...you'll only have to dump one or maybe 2 that are left....but lots of feet and tails. John

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12-31-2019, 09:19 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Rodent prevention in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

A Jack Russel Terrier is way more effective and much quicker than a cat! :D John

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12-25-2019, 04:13 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Merry Christmas in Cafe Supercub

We spent Christmas Eve giving rides to the kids and families at the local treatment center. Tough time of the year for kids to be away! Hope...

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12-22-2019, 11:56 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread 12geezer2 in Cafe Supercub

Heal up quick, Dan! Merry Christmas!! John

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12-22-2019, 11:54 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewarts Systems Ekocrylic bubbling. in Experimental Cubs

It totally depends on what crap is in your tap water....some places it'd probably be fine...in other places, it could be not so fine.

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12-22-2019, 11:52 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewarts Systems Ekocrylic bubbling. in Experimental Cubs

Ok...understanding HOW they work will help you. I always tell everyone to look for 4 letters... "CYAN"...that means cyanide in the mix. If you...

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12-21-2019, 10:09 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewarts Systems Ekocrylic bubbling. in Experimental Cubs

Actually.... using the diluted glue to seal the weave of the fabric is how we developed the system and did it in the 90's. When Stewarts took it over...

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12-20-2019, 09:13 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewarts Systems Ekocrylic bubbling. in Experimental Cubs

Yep, not that difficult. I've taught men, women, kids.... the WORST to teach were men...especially if they'd painted solvent based paint before. I...

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12-19-2019, 08:15 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewarts Systems Ekocrylic bubbling. in Experimental Cubs

So does Stewarts....and it's more flexible, and not so hazardous. Kinda like landing a taildragger....not that tough but different.

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