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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bigstik on July 16, 2014, 08:43:17 PM

Title: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on July 16, 2014, 08:43:17 PM
Anyone cut foam wing cores?

Bigstik
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Skyking on July 17, 2014, 11:08:43 PM
I have a couple of bows and an adjustable power source. Have not cut cores before though.
I could bring it over and try it with you or something.


Ken
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: piker on July 18, 2014, 09:18:15 AM
I have quite a bit of experience cutting wing cores using the bow and template method.  What do you want to know?
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on July 21, 2014, 06:52:05 PM
Rob, are you, moving closer to Guelph anytime soon?

Bigstik
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on July 21, 2014, 07:07:03 PM
Kidding aside, when is the best time to hook up? During the week or weekend?

What kind of template do you need? The chord is constant, no taper. 24" x 3.75", 18%

Are you coming west in the near future?

Bigstik
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on July 27, 2014, 05:25:15 PM
Anyone have foam wing cutter setup for sale?

Bigstik
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: piker on July 28, 2014, 01:38:01 PM
Hey Alan,

I didn't know I was volunteering to cut wings for you!   ;D

I make my templates from 1/8" aircraft ply and sand the heck out of them.  It's best to have a lead on and trail off area so the wire doesn't get left in the foam when you stop.  You need a template at both ends, in most cases, and a second person to hold the other end of the bow.
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on July 30, 2014, 08:36:56 AM
No way. Perhaps if we lived closer.

Ken Ross volunteered to bring his cutter gizmo over, but I don't think he knows where I live.

It's nice to know what's available.

Bigstik
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: piker on July 30, 2014, 11:17:20 AM
I was cutting wings last night.  The cutting itself is pretty fast and straight forward, but it's the set-up that takes time. 

Why don't you set something up yourself?  That way you can cut whenever you like.  It's pretty easy once you have the gear.  You just need a current adjust device of some sort.  A model train transformer?  A dimmer switch?  I don't know.  I've always used an Astroflight Ni-Cad digital charger with the current adjust knob.  Mine died years ago, so now I'm using Ben's... I'll give it back eventually  ;D

I'll take pictures of my set-up tonight and post them here tomorrow for your reference.
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on July 30, 2014, 09:37:26 PM
Thanks Rob. I'd like to see what's involved.

Bigstik
Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on August 05, 2014, 07:25:46 PM
Pictures Rob?

Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: piker on August 05, 2014, 10:14:52 PM
Whoops!  Sorry.  I've been busy.


I'll try to get them on here tomorrow

Title: Re: Foam Wing Cores
Post by: Bigstik on August 11, 2014, 08:25:34 AM
A fella from Australia sent the instructions to make an automatic foam wing cutter. It's a home made version of the Tekoa Feather Cut.  Will try my hand at making it after flying season.

Bigstik
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