Darn stringers!!

Szyp · Post by **Szyp** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:07 pm

Just need to let off some steam about the 1/16 stringers.....they snap between formers just by looking at them. Drat. I will enlarge the notches next time and go with 1/8 square stringers- unless someone has a suggestion that is based on their experiences....

John G Jedinak · Post by **John G Jedinak** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:18 pm

I almost alawys use 1/16th BASSWOOD (available at your LHS) for stringers. Of course I only build for display: I don't fly. Hope this helps.

Szyp · Post by **Szyp** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:36 pm

Where I live, near Toms River NJ, there is no real hobby shop- believe it or not, so I order from balsa wood specialties- and they carry basswood as well. Next order wil be for basswood- I think your suggestion is excellent. Thank you!!

Bargle · Post by **Bargle** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:47 am

I pretty much quit building anything that wasn't made from 3/32 or larger sticks. My fumbly fingers just don't get along with anything smaller.

Szyp · Post by **Szyp** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:14 pm

I am with you on that- when the section of stringer breaks, I have to use tweezers and CA to replace it- a real nuisance that tests the patience.

jensheydel · Post by **jensheydel** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:51 am

Hi Szyp,

The local LHS seems to be a dying breed but try looking in craft stores, they often have balsa,bass or pine especially if they supply dollhouse builders. For my scratchbuilds I usually hit the local hardware store and buy up their balsa and pine supplies as the LHS here in Germany insists on charging me about double for what is the same brandname the hardware store carries. If the craftstore does not have stringer material, just buy sheets of the correct thickness and cut them yourself using a wood stripper. Lacking a wood stripper you can make one yourself with a razor blade and a bit of spare wood.

Jens