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New Dimpler
So last weekend we started dimpling the horizontal stabilizer skins with the Whack-a-Mole dimpler (C-frame dimpler). To be honest, I wasn’t happy with the results. To use it, you place the hole in the skin atop the male dimple die, … Continue reading
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Hand squeezing at home
We brought home all the pieces of the horizontal stabilizer that needed to be dimpled so that we could do it from the comfort of the couch! Dimpling is the process of forming dimples in the metal so that they … Continue reading
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Battle of the Back Rivet sets
We’re at the point in the practice project where we need to do some back riveting, which is, as one might assume, riveting from the back of the work piece instead of the front. I had initially bought my back … Continue reading
More Tools!
I’ve been buying more tools lately. Now I have SIX air tools, where I once had 1! Not pictured is a small spray gun I plan to use to prime parts. I’ve also picked up some more clecos (now I … 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
Tools, Part Four
It’s still only 2 weeks into our decision to build the Vans RV-7, and I’m busy making purchases of the tools we’ll need to do it. This is the fourth order I made through Aircraft Tool Supply…and the most expensive. … Continue reading
Tools, Part Three
Next up on the shopping spree is another tool order from ATS! This order continues on the short list for the learning project. Here is the detail… Part # Description Qty Price Total 181 Swivel Flush Rivet Set 1 $15.95 … Continue reading
Tools, Part Two
For my second tools order, I returned to Aircraft Tool Supply for a more…esoteric…order. I’m not sure if I was just reading down the required tools list, or just bouncing around based on what I found first on ATS’ website, … Continue reading
Tools, Part One
Alright… so, we’ve decided on a Vans RV-7 kit, and now it’s time to start picking up the tools we’ll need to start building it! The preview plans has a list of “recommended tools” for the builder. In that list, … Continue reading
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