1/4" SQ. Spruce Spars

[scaleguy]

OK anyone know a good source in the GTA for some 1/4" Aircraft Spruce spars?

4 feet long should be ok!

[AJCoholic]

Jim,
If you cant find spruce, get some good straight basswood. I use it for a lot of building (heck, even used in full scale homebuilts instead of spruce) and most cabinet shops should be able to set you up.

If you can wait untill WHitby I can bring you some down free.

Andrew

[JimMcIntyre]

I rip my own, a lot cheaper that way, but the Building Box now carries a decent supply of "hobbyist wood" for about the same price (too much imho) as most hobby stores. For more exotic stuff, theres a specialty store in Oshawa, Peacock lumber, that carries some of the best quality and variety and are willing to cut to whatever size you need.

[AJCoholic]

When I am selecting wood for spars, I go through a few boards untill I find one with good straight grain (should be 1:12 minimum sideways varience in the grain) and of course I rip and sand them to finish thickness.

I allways make a few extra and you can do a "snap" test to check the grain strength.

[JimMcIntyre]

Good point Andrew. Also, the greater the grain density the stronger the wood.

[scaleguy]

Jim,
If you cant find spruce, get some good straight basswood. I use it for a lot of building (heck, even used in full scale homebuilts instead of spruce) and most cabinet shops should be able to set you up.

If you can wait untill WHitby I can bring you some down free.

AndrewAndrew,

I'll take you up on that offer! :) :)

I'll start the tail and the fuse first and leave the wings for last!

Thanx AJC!! :TU: :TU:

[AJCoholic]

Just remember to give me a few days notice befor ethe show, and a list of sizes...

[Dennis 9412]

Hey Jim:

I can't believe it took you 10 days to take Andrew up on his offer!!

Must have been asleep at the keyboard!!

That's what you call good sportmanship! Way to go Andrew!!

[AJCoholic]

Dennis, I know ole' Jim is not as quick as he used to be.... hee hee :) Now I will have to give him twice as many pieces to get back on his good side! ;)

[Dennis 9412]

Andrew, I have to tell you,

Jim was one of my R/C Pilot students 25 years ago, and he never was very quick (hee hee) (just had to take the opportunity, Jim.)

[scaleguy]

Andrew, I have to tell you,

Jim was one of my R/C Pilot students 25 years ago, and he never was very quick (hee hee) (just had to take the opportunity, Jim.)Jeez thanx Dennis... I always knew there was a reason I liked you... I must be a masacist! :wink: :wink:

I took 10 days cause i was trying to find source locally.. Andrew is very kind and always willing to help out.. I didn't want to impose if I didn't have too I think he does lots for this hobby already.

Now I hope he can get into his workshop after reading this... :wink: :wink:

Soory andrew one good shot deserves another.

Dennis you are really dating yourself now..... has it really been 25 years :yikes: ... seems like only yesterday!

Thanx again Andrew... I'll remind you when it gets closeer...