Another Spar question

[crispy critter]

Hey Tribe,
One the butt end of both spars it calls for an end cap or "endtight",what is endtight????
Thanks

[Acroeric]

Re: Another Spar question

Kevin- I am pretty sure it is the use of plywood over the end of the spar- I did it on all my wings I re-built mainly because it was like that from the factory. Seems that it would serve to re-inforce where you nail the inboard rib to the spar on the ends.

[crispy critter]

Re: Another Spar question

Eric,
My old spars on Crispy didn't have the wood cap on the end but I did know to put one back on them when I replaced my spars.However,the plans I have say when end plate is not used bring spar to end and use"ENDTITE".That is exactly how it is worded.I just wanted to know what ENDTITE is?

[Robert Lees]

Re: Another Spar question

Keeps the end tight. That what my Missus said, anyway.

So probably a seal applied to keep the moisture out...probably in liquid form?

[stormman]

Re: Another Spar question "Endtite" wood preservation

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I think its the same stuff that looks like paint on the ends of stacks of lumber.
seems like any good epoxy should work as good if not better. I use clear penatrating epoxy made by the smith company in San rafael ca.

On second look after clicking on freepatent below it looks to be superior stuff. What say you guys

Patent 5460751: Compositions for the preservation of timber products
Prior to treatment, the logs are prepared by painting each end with Endtite.RTM., a water impermeable sealant, obtained from Coe Manufacturing...
www.freepatentsonline.com/5460751.html | Save Spelling suggestion: what is end time

[Rich. Anderson]

Re: Another Spar question

End grain on spars soak up moisture and or water rapidly. That is why either a good end coating or thin plywood cap prevents moisture from getting into the spar. Good insurance. Rich Anderson

[Victor Gisclair]

Re: Another Spar question

Hey norm you are back. Where have you been?

[crispy critter]

Re: Another Spar question

Thanks guys.....Norm,where the hell have ya been boy!Good to have ya back.

[Tom Baker]

Re: Another Spar question

Kevin- I am pretty sure it is the use of plywood over the end of the spar- I did it on all my wings I re-built mainly because it was like that from the factory. Seems that it would serve to re-inforce where you nail the inboard rib to the spar on the ends.

the coating that they put on the end of the spars was white lead kind of like thick paint. we used it on the of wooding pump rods in water wells. it sealed the end of the rod.the onley way to get it off cut the end of the rod off. do you have any prewar ribs full ones i need 5 +4 noes ribs. tom baker tf#25