Tip: yet another way of Plans Managemnt...

Ironflight · #1 03-25-2009, 06:50 PM

Back when I built my -8, I unrolled the plans onto my workbench, put them all in order, and rolled back the ones on top until I got what I needed at any time. They eventually ended up dog-eared and disheveled. I decided to try something just a little bit fancier, but not much for the -3.

It's just aluminum strip from Home Depot and some countersunk screws with nylon lock nuts. I bound them into sub kits. I'll tell you in a few years if I like the system.

Paul

tcone1 · #2 03-25-2009, 07:14 PM

I don't think the nylock self locking fasteners are appropriate for this application. I would recommend cherrymax's at a minimum.

Don't mind me, I'm just jealous of those building again.

gasman · #3 03-25-2009, 07:16 PM

Paul, I hope that bar stock will hold up during your construction without any PRIMER!!

lorne green · #4 03-25-2009, 07:32 PM

We'de like to see at least one more AN960 washer added under each nut. Three threads showing is plenty.

BTW, good idea.

Mike S · #5 03-25-2009, 08:19 PM

Now you need to build a container that will hold the various bundles.

It appears you have run the alum strips a bit longer than the paper------ the excess alum can be used to hang the bundles in a framework similar to a hanging file folder. You could even make up tabs for to label each section, again like a hanging file folder.

Make up a plywood box, deep enough for the plans to hang, wide enough to clear the plans, but not the alum strips.

Or, maybe a rack that mounts on the wall, slope it a bit so the plan section label ---you are going to label the alum strips, right?---will show when hanging in the rack.

Dont forget to send my commission

for the design work.

flion · #6 03-25-2009, 08:39 PM

You could have installed magnets in the strips and then be able to hang your plans on any convenient steel/iron surface (my hangar comes to mind). Alternatively, you could have included a steel strip and mounted magnets wherever you'd like to place your plans. BTW, in keeping with earlier posts, I like the way you rounded the corners but is that a burr I see under your thumb?

g zero · #7 03-25-2009, 08:42 PM

I cut some masonite on the table saw the size of the plan pages and used spray glue to glue the plan to the masonite. Put plan page on each side.Worked out real nice ,no dog ears ,always flat,and the glue will still let you remove the plans if you want

BuckWynd · #8 03-25-2009, 08:56 PM

I have one of my minions follow me around the workshop with whatever drawing I need at the time laying on a large, red silk pillow.

Actually, I have mine just laying loose on a small work table. Whichever drawing I'm using at the time gets clamped to an artist's easel nearby. I like your idea better, Paul. Thanks for the tip!

gasman · #9 03-26-2009, 02:08 AM

If you want to hang them, try using a clip on pants hanger.

rv6rick · #10 03-26-2009, 04:44 AM

Keep Building Paul....after a few more you'll find that you won't need any plans

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