I do now place my order for 1 rudder blank
:: Windmillers-
::
:: I have written the G-Code programs for the new rudder,
:: allowing 0.010" for a thin glass finish over the
:: recomended NACA 0012 section, and purchased western red
:: cedar and mahogany. Ethan and others would prefer Spruce
:: and I have now a source for that, too. This afternoon I
:: am ripping and gluing up my laminations for my rudder,
:: which will be the first Windmill rudder on the CNC
:: router. I plan to use mahogany for the leading and
:: trailing edges. After that, it will get a 'peel-ply' and
:: absorbent mat vacuum bagged layer of 8 oz glass/epoxy-
:: after which I will finish it out with Bristol Finish.
:: The vacuum bagging of course ensuring the maximum
:: glass/resin ratio.
::
:: I think I can cut unfinished wood blanks for $125.00-
:: that is what I have told Ethan. After the first article,
:: I will know better how much time it takes.
::
:: See http://mysite.verizon.net/vzew00ta/loheed
::
:: See you at the Mid-Winters!
