Homemade wing tube sleeve question

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03-14-2011, 06:35 PM

MarkGrabowski

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Homemade wing tube sleeve question

OK, I need to make some sleeves for my wing and stab tubes...
I know the technique but can't remember how many wraps of what weight cloth? I'm going E on this build so light weight is important...
I have 3/4 oz, 1.4 oz, and 3 oz on hand...

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03-15-2011, 05:51 AM

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RE: Homemade wing tube sleeve question

Mark,

Check out Ola Fremming's website all the info you require.

Dave

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03-15-2011, 03:50 PM

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RE: Homemade wing tube sleeve question

Mark, I just made some up myself, I did 2 layers of 3.7 oz.

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03-15-2011, 08:14 PM

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RE: Homemade wing tube sleeve question

I find the 1.4 oz easiest to work with. Flexible enough to wrap well, but stiff enough not to get all whacked up when coating w/resin. 3 wraps does it for me.