Well, this will be the home of the RV-9a project Tad and I hope to start sometime soon.
So far, i've done some changes to my basement and prepared a little more room to work during the winter months. Still have more to do, but it mostly cleaned out now. I also built the EAA table with my own specifications. I also installed some locking casters for ease of movement. I'll be adding another table soon to allow more room to build!
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For now, i've ordered the 2 practice kits from Van's and have had a quick look at them. Tad already has a few tools that he's dropped by but not enough to complete the kits. still need some dimple dies, squeezer, drill bits(#30,#40). he has the riveter(2x), air drill, deburring tool, clamps,etc. so that will help a lot!
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| From Pete and Tad's RV-9a Build |
Here is a pic of the stiffener that i need to shape and cut to proper size. when i pulled this out from the box i noticed the end has been cut very short. you can see the rivet hole is very close to the edge. this is how it came from Van's!!!
So, i've got both practice kits on the bench. reading over the instructions,etc. and getting familiar with the process and parts.
I still need to get some more tools to really get into these!
