[ScottK]

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.

 

[Vlad]

I just stuck my sneakers in there to keep the skins opened. Will find the picture later

 

[GeoffP]

Sponges, boxes, foam rolled up

I used sponges & boxes to hold them apart. Wear gloves & long sleeves too when you rivet these together.

 

[edm57]

Here’s how I did it, if I pass the test of attaching a picture.

 

[wirejock]

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.

 

[Vlad]

 

[bjdecker]

...How are you going to rivet the (front) spar?