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Old 11-22-2009 | 10:34 AM
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Default RE: Balsa grain direction

To throw another wrench in the mix... what is standard practice for shear webs... I've seen studies done regarding the vertical grain shear between the ribs.. and the same attached to the front of the two spars. I believe in front was strongest due to more surface for the glue joint and no gaps that are possible with grain between the spars...