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bughntr(at)comcast.net
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 Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:48 am Post subject: Floor Board Material |
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Since I have them out of the plane right now I am considering remaking my floorboards out of another material other than wood. Anyone have any ideas what material works as well as wood? Or should I just keep the wood floorboards.
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Bryan
Model II 582
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| Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:32 am Post subject: Floor Board Material |
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Bryan, that wood that is supplied with the kit is pretty good quality stuff and very tough. Why do you want to change them?
Deke
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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: Floor Board Material |
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Bryan,
I agree with Deke. I helped with a Lancair project and they use honecomb
cored composite for the floorboards. That stuff is great, but would cost an
arm and a leg for maybe an ounce of weight savings.
Lowell
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jareds(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:28 pm Post subject: Floor Board Material |
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I used wood paneling from an old house... Very light weight but sturdy enough to put velcro patches to hold carpet in place.
But i did consider going to the local household store and grabbing a cheap clothes basket and using that plastic bottom.
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kitfox555(at)sbcglobal.ne
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| Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:33 pm Post subject: Floor Board Material |
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Bryan I have such big feet I have to fly with no shoes that is what the pic is from the pads for my feet but I used counter top skin from Home depot for the dash and floor to match I put it over the floor that the kit came with, it did add a pound or two but I feel it looks better,
Jerry Evans
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Magalia Calif.
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Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 10:47 AM
Since I have them out of the plane right now I am considering remaking my floorboards out of another material other than wood. Anyone have any ideas what material works as well as wood? Or should I just keep the wood floorboards.
Thanks
Bryan
Model II 582
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WurlyBird
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| Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Floor Board Material |
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I have thought of replacing the floorboards some day down the line so I might as well tell you all my idea and see what the reaction is. I considered using plexiglass or acrylic sheeting and then replacing the fabric with a transparent material. Just an idea but I think it would be fun to be able to see through the floorboards, maybe it is just a helicopter thing.
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