Thanks guys...Xilo (that can't be your real name), I'm just finishing up my -7 empenage...so maybe I could offer what I've learned thus far if you need help. Or, maybe I can learn from you, which is probably more likely given that I only have limited knowledge of metal-smithing. If you want, give me a call...it'd be cool to swap info and ideas over the next couple of years.
John, I sent you a private message with my phone number, but here it is for anyone who wants to call me (please feel free): 208-424-7773. I travel for work sometimes (like now - I'm in Canada until tomorrow night - brrrr), but if I'm not working, then I'm doing something with my RV or my Pulsar XP (parked at Nampa).
Regards,
Sonny W.