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01-27-2015, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Wing stand?
I'm about to get started on wings and figuring out what to do about a wing stand. Does everyone just build the Van's one in the plans or are there better options out there?
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01-27-2015, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
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Wing stand
Stand or jig?
Jig
I build the Rudi Greyling jigs but the web page seems to be down. I'm sure someone has the plans. They are really sturdy steel and anchored to the floor. Not for everyone.
Stand
I built the Vans cradle. It works great. I also added a plans stand and binder rack on one end. I used some scrap flap spars and plywood from the crates. The plans stand is clekoed to the cradle and comes off in seconds. The only change I would make is a bit wider so I can stand between the wings but that's no biggie. Only needed the option mounting the flaps. Whatever you build, make it so the bottoms of the wings are outside. It makes it easier to rig ailerons and such.
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01-27-2015, 10:57 AM
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Hmm, sounds like I need more research. What's the jig vs the stand used for?
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01-27-2015, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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01-27-2015, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL KCLW
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I made a simple wing stand:
Chris
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01-27-2015, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
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Stand vs Jig
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Originally Posted by gfb
Hmm, sounds like I need more research. What's the jig vs the stand used for?
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Jig
Frame used to build the wings. Keeps parts in alignment and reduces the possibility of building a twist into the wing. Vans manual recommends one for the 7 wings but not sure about the 9. Plans vary almost as much as primer wars. Some say they are required, others not. Personally, it's cheap insurance. YMMV
Stand or cradle
Used to store the wings once they are complete. Most put them on wheels so they can move them around. Two common designs are different in the way they support the outboard end. The carpet sling or the rib shaped cradle. Both work well.
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Donated 12/03/2019, plus a little extra.
RV-7A #73391, N511RV reserved (2,000+ hours)
HS SB, empennage, tanks, wings, fuse, working finishing kit
Disclaimer
I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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01-27-2015, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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If you google "Rudi Greyling wing stands", you'll get a bunch of pictures and links to builder websites. Popular and for a good reason.

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01-27-2015, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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Simple, I followed the drawing in the plans and used a rib template to get the cutouts right. After it was finished, I added some vertical posts and a long 2x4 to hang the flaps from, while I worked on the rest of the plane.
I used pipe insulation to protect the wing, while in the cradle. Here is a picture with one wing in the stand. In this picture, you can see the stand in the background, without the wings taken during test fitting.
Since I was building in my basement, I simply attached the vertical jig posts to the exposed floor joists above. There are more details here. Don't over think the wing jig. It is almost impossible to introduce a twist in your wings due to the match hole technology. (I know of at least one set of wings that were built on sawhorses that came out perfectly straight.)
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01-27-2015, 12:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Belgium
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Hi,
Also I will start with the wings when they arrive in about a month. In preparation I browsed through some blogs to get an idea. This is not my website; but I like this one: http://www.smittysrv.com/more_stuff....=316&Section=4
Best.
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01-27-2015, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Madison, WI
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The Rudy jig is pretty neat. Anyone have a set they no longer need?
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