04-12-2008 - Root Rib Attach Angles & New Shop Pictures

The new workshop. Its a bit cluttered, but I've got enought space to store all of the kit pieces and still have room to work without having to trip over stuff like my last shop.

A different view of the shop.

I bought a metal cutting bandsaw from Harbor Freight - it was on sale, I couldn't resist.

After a bit of alignment I'm ready to make the first cut.

The downfeed force is adjustable - this saw cuts through the AL effortlessly.

Nice and straight. Since I was cutting the angle with a hacksaw, this is a HUGE improvement. And its easier on the arm.

View from the other side. The blade tracks right down the mark.

Nice clean cut. Since it is more accurate than a hacksaw I won't have as much work finishing the piece.

Much quicker than a hacksaw. Here's the four blanks for the root rib angles before bending.

I got a much bigger vice. Much better than the toy I was using before we moved.

Trim lines and rivet holes marked. I don't like cutting up my prints so I take the time to measure out all of the cuts/holes.

Rivet holes drilled to #40.

Rough cut angle. I used my smaller wood bandsaw to cut the angle.

Cleaned up and polished.

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