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Comment by Rebecca Anne Shipman on March 30, 2011 at 10:16am

Thanks guys - the way we do it:

I sit and look at the plans, the picture builder's guide, and the homebuilt help DVD for a couple of evenings.  I make the kids watch the video once. I lay things out, make my measurements. Then I check it out and worry for an evening. My son helps with drilling and clecoing.  I do most of the deburring, while watching TV.  The kids do most of the riveting.  It really helps that they like the riveting - it gives me incentive to get to that part of the project.

Fast doesn't always mean perfect - I had to get replacement front mounting pieces for the stabilizer - I made a goof trying to divide by 2 in my head.  Alas, my son can do that stuff but I am not as quick at it as I used to be.

It's turning out to be a fun family project.  When it's time for the wings I'll be moving to the garage.

Having a good air compressor really speeds things up as well.

Comment by Phill Barnes on March 30, 2011 at 2:47am

Way to go Rebecca.

My little boy also likes to help me in the shop. It's great to get the whole family involved. Good show.

 

Phill