Kit #60

[TJ_Slice]

Bearhawk 5 kit #60 found it's way to a new home today. VIP delivery by Virgil and Mackenzie.

I can't say enough good things about the Irwins. I really feel good about my decision to build a Bearhawk 5, and am excited to get going.

I have a few more things to get organized in my shop, and then I will build a workbench and rotisserie.

Hopefully, I will start the build process within a few weeks.

[Utah-Jay]

Awesome! Let the fun begin

[rkennell]

Enjoy the build. It is a rewarding experience.

[TJ_Slice]

My wife insists that I get everything nice and organized before I start building. I got all the smaller loose box pieces inventoried, and organized some of my tools.

I also purchased two engine stands from Harbor Freight. It will be a week or two before I'm able to get serious building the rotisserie. I am in a bit of a holding pattern due to work and helping a family member move.

I still need to build a work bench for my drill press, vice, sander, etc. I may build a mobile one with multiple workstations on both sides. I am perusing plans for inspiration.

I have decided on a couple of large sawhorses for each wing, and I have plenty of room to use them to store the wings until I am ready. I am thinking about 40 inches tall so I don't have to bend over as much while working on them. They will be big and sturdy, with a wide top. It's a bit overkill, but I think I will pad the tops with foam and then wrap them with carpet, or something similar.
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[pnh2atl]

I’m 110 hours into my 5 currently. I got one of these to help with organizing. I opted for the one on rollers so I could move it to where I’m working

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/parts-storage/74-bin-mobile-double-sided-floor-rack-62269.html

[TJ_Slice]

I have that one for other things. the only thing I don't like about it is that it is very easy to knock the bins off. It would be a nightmare to have 500+ rivets scattered about.

[Utah-Jay]

Trust me!!! You NEED this

https://www.harborfreight.com/mobile-service-tray-70296.html

[TJ_Slice]

Thanks, I do have something similar, and I am sure it will come in handy.

[jaredyates]

Up until very recently I never had the luxury of a paved floor. But I just got one of these, they are marked down this month if you are in the club: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-s...low-71215.html

[TJ_Slice]

Lol, if you look at the second picture I posted above, you will see one. For $90, it's a bargain!

[svyolo]

I am about as disorganized as they come, but I knew that would be a nightmare building a BH. I had organizers for everything. To cut down on # organizers I would double up on drawers. I had bolts organized by size and length, and still have them. I put #3 and #5 bolts in the same drawer, and 4 and 6 the same. Rivets, drill bits - everything in little organizers.

[TJ_Slice]

I just received my hardware shipment from Aircraft Spruce. The first thing my wife said is, "We are going to need more organizers!"

[BrokenStraw]

Organization is key, especially when space is limited.