Tapered U channel

[freightpilot27]

Does anyone know where I can get the tapered U channel used as ribs in the Rudder? I have one that needs repair.
I have found lots of U channel, but none tapered.

And for that matter, the U channel in the Fin that has a beveled edge?

Thanks,

[Winston L.]

Re: Tapered U channel

Those ribs were formed from sheet metal at the factory. Bend the edge first and then make the bends to form the channel.

[flybikefarm]

Re: Tapered U channel

Go to harber freight and buy a small metal brake for $40 or $50, bend your own, the brake will come in handy many times. George

[freightpilot27]

Re: Tapered U channel

Thanks guys.

I have a break, but was hoping not to have to make them, too many other things to fabricate!

[Robert Lees]

Re: Tapered U channel

[Technically it's a C-section. C has square corners; U is U-shaped. Similarly, V is.......well, it's V-shaped.]

Go to Google and search Dahlstrom. They manufacture this stuff (and I think did back then when our beloved aeroplanes were built).

Tell them you want a 12" length; you will see that their minimum quantity is 5 miles of the stuff.

Oh well, back to making our own, eh?

[Guest]

Re: Tapered U channel

Ask this fellow=> Carl Larsen @315-539-2284-Waterloo NY