I admit it, it's dumb what gets me excited these days. I don't have a completed airplane part and haven't even placed the first order! But step one has been to start working on the "shop" so the rest can become a reality. I'm getting close to being ready for the tail kit, and just that knowledge makes me giddy.
- Built EAA benches - two 3x4 for work space (and the right height to also serve as an outfeed table for the table saw) and 1 2x4 with the leftover material for benchtop tools. Attached casters that can lift off the ground easily.
- Didn't need a bigger compressor, but absolutely stole an 80 gallon 2 stage beast off of craigslist, so my old compressor took a hike. Plumbed it with enough copper line to cool the air and get the water vapor to drop out before it hits the filters and hoses. Working great!
- Have a drill press and grinder already. Looking for a craigslist deal on a small bandsaw and belt/disc sander. No reason to go new on those things since I want small vs longterm quality. Just not enough real estate to put tools in that I'll likely use for other purposes after the plane is built.
So no, nothing to really be excited about, yet I am. My wife is pretty sure I'm slightly unstable.
- Built EAA benches - two 3x4 for work space (and the right height to also serve as an outfeed table for the table saw) and 1 2x4 with the leftover material for benchtop tools. Attached casters that can lift off the ground easily.
- Didn't need a bigger compressor, but absolutely stole an 80 gallon 2 stage beast off of craigslist, so my old compressor took a hike. Plumbed it with enough copper line to cool the air and get the water vapor to drop out before it hits the filters and hoses. Working great!
- Have a drill press and grinder already. Looking for a craigslist deal on a small bandsaw and belt/disc sander. No reason to go new on those things since I want small vs longterm quality. Just not enough real estate to put tools in that I'll likely use for other purposes after the plane is built.
So no, nothing to really be excited about, yet I am. My wife is pretty sure I'm slightly unstable.