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07-01-2008, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 10
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Congrats!
I'm green with envy! I am still awaiting the day I can pull that trigger!
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Ron
Orlando, FL
ASA(awaiting spousal approval)
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07-02-2008, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,256
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I'll make one suggestion on workbenches (other than you can never have enough benchtop space)...
Make the benchtop hang over a couple of inches on all sides so that you can clamp things to the top. I forgot to do this on my primary workbench and it's kind of an inconvenience at times.
Oh, and when you get the wing kit? just flip that crate upside down and make it into a second workbench...remember...you can never have enough workbench space! 
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Steve "Flying Scotsman"
Santa Clarita, CA
PP-ASEL, ASES, Instrument Airplane
RV-7A N660WS flying!
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07-02-2008, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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I should add one more thing that might sound pedantic, but I hope is not...
Make it as flat and level as possible. My "tech counselor" (neighbor and RV-8 builder who got me into this LOL!) got on my butt about not picking out straight, flat pieces of wood for the frame and the top. He was absolutely right in making me rebuild the whole thing so that it at least started as flat as possible (we used shims underneath the braces to get the top surface flat). It may not stay that way, but it started that way and it's been very useful.
Of course, for things that need to be ultra-straight and flat (like flaps and ailerons), we use his granite kitchen countertop for final riveting. Goes over real well with his wife... 
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Steve "Flying Scotsman"
Santa Clarita, CA
PP-ASEL, ASES, Instrument Airplane
RV-7A N660WS flying!
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07-02-2008, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Niantic, IL
Posts: 26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman
I should add one more thing that might sound pedantic, but I hope is not...
Make it as flat and level as possible. My "tech counselor" (neighbor and RV-8 builder who got me into this LOL!) got on my butt about not picking out straight, flat pieces of wood for the frame and the top. He was absolutely right in making me rebuild the whole thing so that it at least started as flat as possible (we used shims underneath the braces to get the top surface flat). It may not stay that way, but it started that way and it's been very useful.
Of course, for things that need to be ultra-straight and flat (like flaps and ailerons), we use his granite kitchen countertop for final riveting. Goes over real well with his wife... 
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I don't have an overhang, but I can add that. I didn't trim out the ends, so not an issue. I went through an entire stack of 2x4's at our local building supply box store to pick out the straightest and sturdy boards. Made a huge difference as I now have a nice flat, level surface.
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07-02-2008, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 24
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Tool Day!
Guys, thanks for all the good info.
Today, Fed Ex showed up with a 50lb box from Isham (Plane Tools)
I opened it up and man, was it jammed with goodies...
Now, I ordered from Isham due to their total package consisting of a pneumatic squeezer and a DRDT 2 with no substitutions needed..
So, as I did the inventory, I noticed that they threw in a few items FREE!
What, like "Plane Tool" stickers for my tool box????
No! Like a Tungsten bucking bar, a keyless chuck and a really nice right angle drill!
Also, enclosed is a packet of info describing how to use most of the tools involved...
I know that Avery and Cleveland tools are also first class outfits, now I know that Isham is at least that and maybe a little more...
Cheers, Bill
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Bill Benson
Las Vegas, NV
RV-7A Demo ride taken, EAA Sportaire workshop taught by Dan Checkoway taken and now looking at building a RV 14
Last edited by Slats Extend : 07-06-2008 at 01:09 PM.
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07-02-2008, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Originally Posted by Slats Extend
No! Like a Tungsten bucking bar, a key less chuck and a really nice right angle drill!
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Bill,
Welcome to the cult! Reading this tread reminded me of how I felt five years ago! Now with 10 months and 164 hours of flying behind me, I can honestly say the journey is one worth taking!
Just remember:
"The journey of 15,000 rivets starts with the first one."
"Rivet's don't pound themselves."
"Build the plane you want, not the one others want you to build"
There are some more but I can't think of them right now.
Have fun!
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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07-02-2008, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere, USA
Posts: 243
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Jealous on all those tools. I can't figure out whether or not i'm going to break down and buy a tool kit or what. I finally just decided to just build two workbench tables. I've designed them myself, although they are really just the ea1000 tables in different dimensions.
mmm.... tooools...
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07-04-2008, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 24
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Bueno!
Dang!
I got the DRDT-2 yesterday...What a massive piece of equipment!
I think I am good to go now...I ordered the practice kit from Vans also..
It has been awhile since I did the RV school, so I am going to start with the airfoil...If that goes well, I will start on the tail..If not, I will order the toolbox... If, I am still not comfortable, then I will take another Sportaire class...
Oh well, it is 110 here so I can be patient for now...I think
Cheers!
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Bill Benson
Las Vegas, NV
RV-7A Demo ride taken, EAA Sportaire workshop taught by Dan Checkoway taken and now looking at building a RV 14
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07-08-2008, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere, USA
Posts: 243
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I broke down and ordered the isham toolkit. I also broke down and bought some tools at home depot (band saw, drill press, grinder). I also broke down and bought the lumber to build two custom EA1000-style workbenches.
Now I just need to move that **** pool table that's taking up so much room and I'll be able to get moving! Emp arrived yesterday!
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07-08-2008, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteelMike
I broke down and ordered the isham toolkit. I also broke down and bought some tools at home depot (band saw, drill press, grinder). I also broke down and bought the lumber to build two custom EA1000-style workbenches.
Now I just need to move that **** pool table that's taking up so much room and I'll be able to get moving! Emp arrived yesterday!
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Turn it into a workbench!!! A nice, perfectly flat, smooth slate surface would be *perfect* for finishing control surfaces to ensure they're perfectly straight!
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Steve "Flying Scotsman"
Santa Clarita, CA
PP-ASEL, ASES, Instrument Airplane
RV-7A N660WS flying!
#8,000
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