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Vertical Fin Rib Forming
Here's a quick tutorial showing the forming of the vertical fin root rib for a Zenith CH-750 Cruzer. This technique will work for wing ribs as well. As alway...
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Comment by Damon Brantley on December 5, 2016 at 9:42am
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Good video. Great idea for using CA on the nose. I can understand about cats being under foot. I have three cats and there is always at least one around trying the help.
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Comment by Chris Boultinghouse on November 9, 2016 at 7:34am
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Brian, I'm glad it helped! That little brass hammer and the CA-hardened wood really makes the difference on the small radius. The best results are with a form block with an aluminum face / radius, but that's really overkill for us amateurs. :-)
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Comment by Brian Thomas on November 8, 2016 at 9:10pm
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Thanks, Chris. I was having problems with my rib noses, and had been putting them off.
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LOL! Love it. Yes, cats are devious creatures, but also rather entertaining and snuggly (when they choose to be). :-)
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Comment by John Austin on November 6, 2016 at 4:28pm
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Watch out for those cats! http://www.pawsperouspets.com/humor/catdiary.shtml
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Thanks John! That cranky old cat... she's 24 years old, stone deaf, and loves to sleep right in front of my workbench!
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Great video! I'm sure everyone enjoyed it except for the kitty! ;>)
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