scratch built first part

Hi Group,
I intend to build a 750 from plans. Just formed my first (sacrificial) rudder nose rib and it turned out poorly. I ended up with a small crack and some wrinkles at the nose. Also, the flutes are quite uneven. I used a dead blow hammer and then a wood mallet for the final blows. I used some fluting pliers to initiate crimps and a hammer handle as well as 4" socket extension for final forming of the crimps. It seemed like neither the hammer nor extension got into my reliefs in the form blocks very deep. Does any body have any advice on techniques to help me improve?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin McCune on December 1, 2009 at 8:32pm
Glad to hear!

One mistake I made was to not make a cut out template for the ribs. Because when you mess up the rib, you have to cut out another. Its a bit easier and quicker if you have a template to transfer the shape

Kevin
Permalink Reply by Bob Pustell on December 3, 2009 at 5:05pm
DJ, maybe it is just me, but I think (from the pictures) that your first ever handformed rib looks fantastic!! Be proud. Maybe it did not come out perfectly, but it is a very nice first effort, do not dispair. That sharp curve around the front is very tough to work, ya done good! Now, you will do better..........
Permalink Reply by DJ Luscher on December 4, 2009 at 5:32pm
Bob, thanks for the kind words. It is encouraging to hear. cheers, DJ

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