Monthly Archives: August 2020

Big time learning session

Tonight the 1/8″ dimple die set arrived, and so we jumped right in and finished dimpling the outside edge of part 1 of the practice project. We tried dimpling a couple with the locking die pliers we bought, and then … Continue reading

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Let the Madness Commence!

And off we go! Today we started the practice project! The final blocker for us going is now resolved…I finally bought a compressor. I’d been waiting on someone I know to get me the specs on theirs, which they wanted … Continue reading

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Making space

I’m planning on building at least the empennage kit in my garage, but am finding that I need to go on a cleaning spree if I ever hope to have the room. I’ve already started cleaning off the 8’ block-top … Continue reading

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Compressor Depression

Okay, so now that I received the bulk of the tools I need to start the practice project, I need to decide on what kind of air compressor to buy! The air compressor is really only going to be used … Continue reading

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The tools are here!

After an unexpected break from the project, I’ve returned home and found all the tools I’ve ordered have been delivered! Exciting! Since I went over them in previous posts, I won’t expound too much on what I got. EVerything arrived, … Continue reading

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