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Old 04-22-2014, 08:44 AM
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Default Tip: This Cradle Rocks!

When I was making the leading edge cradle for my RV-3B, it had to fit on the leading edge while it was on the jig. This led to rounding the front of it.

The pipe interconnecting the two pieces is simply a 18" length of black pipe screwed into flat ends (using epoxy so they'd stay put).



And it rocks!

When I want it to stay in one position, I simply put a C-clamp on one of the wood pieces and that gives me a third leg.

Incidentally, there's a hidden requirement - the wood pieces should be deeper everywhere so that Clecos don't hit the table. These are.

Dave
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Old 04-22-2014, 08:47 AM
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Default great idea

David, that is a great idea------well worth copying.

I am going to move it to the "Builders Tips" area for future builders to see.
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Old 04-22-2014, 08:50 AM
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Well done Dave.
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