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Cut out the spar web doubler today. Used a dremel saw and smaller dremel tool to do the cuts on the .063 thickness aluminum. Went through a number of cutting wheels!! Also measured and cut out the upper and lower spar caps. Now I need to find a bending brake to take care of the 90 degree bends for the spar tips and doubler. Maybe I can build one.
Added by David A. Judkins on February 22, 2014 at 9:15pm — 3 Comments
Another decent weekend and I was able to get out in the garage. Got the lightning holes drilled for the spar. Also got the spar tip and the spar root doubler cut. Finally, I was able to draw the pattern for the spar web doubler. I expect I will have to machine cut it. I bought some cutting wheels for my dremel tool. Will see if I can do a rough cut with it and then file it down to specifications.
Added by David A. Judkins on February 16, 2014 at 7:30pm — No Comments
After realizing that I cut the original wing spar form from the wrong thickness metal, I was able to take advantage of a warm Saturday to cut a new form with the correct stock. I was able to use the original stock as a guide as I cut the form with an Olfa knife. It wasn't easy but I got a straight and clean cut. The form in the photos look ragged but I left the protective coating on.
Added by David A. Judkins on February 2, 2014 at 3:31pm — 5 Comments
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