Sheer Clamp Wood Type

Posted by Chuck on Mar 24, 2005

CLC:

Just wondering what type of wood are the sheer clamps are made from? I am used to working with aircraft quality Stika Spruce in building ultralight sailplanes and these seem heavy at just over 6 pounds out of the kit box compared to spruce spars of similar thickness and width. Of course I realize some weight will be reduced after trimming and shaping the sheer clamps to fit the deck contour but am thinking that if I could save a couple pounds by using spruce instead that it might be worth it. Has anyone else done this and if so was the weight savings worth it?

Thanks,

Chuck Rhodes Chesapeake, VA

Replies:

• Re: Sheer Clamp Wood Type by LeeG on Mar 25, 2005
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  • Re: Sheer Clamp Wood Type by Mark Camp on Mar 26, 2005
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