ALUMINUM TRAILING EDGE?

[John Reinking]

The trailing edge height for my ribs were trimmed to 1/2" (extended the "wedge" between the capstrips 1/8" for this slightly larger end height.  Can't find any trailing edge stock that is 1/2" x 1" (emailed Spruce and they can't make these sticks.)

The Spruce online catalog shows these aluminum trailing edge parts.    http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/mepages/trailedge.php

Of course the joint between these pieces and the ribs including gussets.  Will also look into perhaps having 1/2" x 1" wood sticks trimmed to trailing edge shape (very expensive out here in WA.)

 Anyone have similar problems and how did you solve it?   

Appreciate your time and thoughts.

Cheers,   John R Reinking    DE   Woodinville, WA

[ParQld]

John,

I used square section spruce (cant recall what size) . I had to splice it because of the freight issue. I then clamped it to the bench and ran the belt sander along it and gradually profiled it. comes out pretty good. Just dont shave it o a sharp point. leave it about 1.5 mm thick at the trailing edge. worked for me.

cheers Paul

[John Reinking]

That's probably the way to go.   Frankly never thought of that.   Thanks.     John

[Darren C]

Hi John.

I used an electric plane on some 3/8" x 1" spruce and then finished off with the sander.  Marked the lines and carefully took my time.
Was very happy with the result.

Here's a few photos  http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=ontherun&project=2554&category=11410&log=226416&row=23

Darren

[Steve]

I left the trailing edge 1/8" thick - rounded the corners a little when sanding - this piece is not robust... Cut to shape with a good table saw...

[John Reinking]

Thanks, Steve.   Good idea.   I'll use it.