Matt DeCraeneDec 15, 20191 min readRear Spar RivetingI got some time to rivet the rear spars together today. I almost missed dimpling the trailing edge holes near the thick stiffeners. ...
Matt DeCraeneDec 14, 20191 min readRear Spar AssemblyToday I put away my painting supplies and clecoed the rear spar together. We had a busy day, so not much building time.
Matt DeCraeneDec 12, 20191 min readBegun, The Primer Wars HaveThis evening I tried out my new primer set-up. After the kids went to bed, I headed out to the garage that I had already turned the heat...
Matt DeCraeneDec 2, 20191 min readFinished Deburring rear sparI finished Deburring the rear spar components. Next o need to get some primer and a bigger compressor. I am planning on using an epoxu...
Matt DeCraeneNov 24, 20191 min readMore Rear SparI mostly wrapped up match drilling all of the rear spar today. Next steps, debur everything, prime and rivet. Progress will be delayed...
Matt DeCraeneNov 21, 20191 min readMore rear sparI drilled the doublers to the rear spar. I had to straighten the large think forked doublers, as they had a bow to then, but this was...
Matt DeCraeneNov 17, 20191 min readFinished main spar and started rear sparsI countersunk the fastener holes, primed the bare holes, and then assembled the tie down brackets. I need to come up with a better set up...