RE: RE: Units of measurement?

From: Tim Goldstein <timg_at_ktmarketing.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:49:50 -0700

> -----Original Message-----
> In response to the diversion, test and compare the
> calculators and discover what has been "helped".
---snip----
> So, take potshots at honesty


Bruce,

Take your medication and rejoin the real world.

The calculator was flat out non-linear when comparing it's output to the
real world of testing more balsa than you have probably ever seen. But as
Don points out it is immaterial as long as you use the same calculator to
test both pieces. And if you use 2 different calculators then the results
are not comparable.

I have no clue what you think is dishonest. Yes I sell balsawood that is
marked for stiffness. With the exception of you none of my other customers
(who are far more successful fliers I might say) seem to have any
disagreements with the stiffness grading. I have very openly told anyone
that is interested that I modified the utility a couple of years ago to more
closely model real world results. You seem to be the only one that feels the
initial calculations are some sort of holy grail. If you have a problem with
my updating the calculator so be it. Enjoy breaking stick and trying to make
balsa match an incorrect model.

If the hobby you enjoy is breaking balsa sticks and blaming your performance
on a tool that I freely gave to the hobby then I say more power to you. In
the mean time I will continue with my plans to increase my supply of balsa
tested the way I feel is should be. If you disagree with my methods I don't
care as many other have very favorable comments about my grading and the
material I supply.


Tim
[Denver, CO]
Indoor balsa wood & supplies
Now carrying Carbon Plate, rod, tube, and strip.
www.F1D.biz

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