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Working inside those elevator skins...

ScottK

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I'm starting on my elevators, and I am having quite a time trying to work with them. Unlike the HS skins, these are pre-bent really tight. I'm struggling just to debur the stiffener holes, and trying to imagine how I'm going to get the rest of the work done. Can I beg or borrow some tips on how to do this part? Maybe some kind of fixture to hold the skin open? I looked through old posts to get ideas, but a lot of it is links to photos that aren't there anymore.
 
I just stuck my sneakers in there to keep the skins opened. Will find the picture later :)
 
Sponges, boxes, foam rolled up

I used sponges & boxes to hold them apart. Wear gloves & long sleeves too when you rivet these together.
 
Here’s how I did it, if I pass the test of attaching a picture.
 

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Wheel chocks

I have HF Rubber Wheel Chocks and Sweetie made me two bags for shot. No problem holding parts down or spreading them open.
 
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