Primer test
Before I decided to buy a kit plane, I had no idea that there were so many choices for priming metal parts (or even to prime at all!). But given the New England weather, I decided I’m going to prime mating surfaces. I’m going with SEM Self Etching Primer...
Work tables 99% done
I spent a few hours today finishing up the work tables, they look good! I added some retractable casters to make them easier to move around. The last 1% is a attaching some vinyl fabric over the MDF tops – I’ll get that done during the week. Really hoping...
Work tables progressing
Tonight I chopped up a bunch of 2×4’s needed for the pair of work benches. I deviated slightly from the plans – mine will be 6′ long (instead of 5′), 3″ taller (since I’m tall!), and the tops will be 3/4″ MDF rather than plywood. I’m also covering the...
Getting set up
I picked up materials this weekend to make my workbenches, following plans from EAA Chapter 1000. Still some work to do to transform my garage / wood shop into a metal shop, but I’ve still got a week or two before the fun starts. Also received a few more...
More tools arrived!
My haul of clecos, drill bits and various other things arrived from Brown Aviation Tools today! Big, heavy box!...
Supplies and tools starting to roll in
I’ve been ordering a bunch of stuff I’ll need to start construction, thought I’d post a picture of the very first things that came in! ...
The Adventure Begins
I’ve spent about 2 years trying to find my first airplane. Although I’ve been a member of an active C-172 club since 2007, I’ve always wanted a plane to call my own, to take out whenever I want, wherever I want, and for as long as I want –...