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Old 08-06-2011, 01:37 PM
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Question RV-4 Fuselage Jig

I am picking up a partial build kit next week and trying to get a head of the game. Wings, Tail, Rudder, Ailerons, and Flaps are done. I just need to complete the fuselage.

Have 2" X 6' angle Iron in abundance, along with wood - 2 X 4's.

What are the dimensions? How do I build it? Any help for a newby would be appreciated.

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Old 08-06-2011, 01:55 PM
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A plan sheet for the jig for an RV4. Just give them a call.
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Old 08-06-2011, 04:35 PM
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Default RV-4 Fuselage Jig Available north of Seattle

Hi,

I'm done with my jig and it's available free to anybody who wants to pick it up. It's been used on 2 or 3 RV-4's (including mine).

Interesting note: the builder locations so far were Marysville OH and Marysville WA. I won't require the next builder be based in Marysville XX, but it would be kinda neat
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Old 08-06-2011, 11:47 PM
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Smile I'll pick up the plans with the plane.

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A plan sheet for the jig for an RV4. Just give them a call.
Thanks for the clarification. I'm picking up the plane this week and did not know if the jig plan sheet was included.

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DR Walker
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Old 08-09-2011, 08:02 AM
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I purchased some 3/4" plywood and ripped it down to 6" widths and then constructed the jig out of the plywood (I doubled the plywood to make it 1 1/2" thick using a lot of screws and glue). It was straight and true. My fuse. came out perfect and I gave the jig to another builder who built his plane on it. I bet it is still in circulation.

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