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Folks: I'm preparing some aluminum to be used for my aileron spar webs (starting small, so the screwups, er, learning, costs less), and am running the numbers to cut the needed material for the blanks. I have found a disagreement with what appears to be standard practice for bending vs. what is...

I’m getting ready to move on from the rib-forming phase to the assembling-stuff phase, and am planning to tackle the ailerons first (smallest spar and fewest parts to redo if I screw up). I’ve been looking over my plans and reading through Eric Newton’s manual (and searched this forum)...

Trying to make sure I don't miss anything... I can't see the constraining dimension for the false rib on the plans.These are the ones between the rear spar and fuel tank bay. Should I... (1) scale to the drawings, which would indicate an 8-7/16" length? (4-place model B) (2) cut/form long...

It's been a while since I've posted, but I've lurked plenty, and appreciate all the great advice here. I've made good progress on my rib forming (COVID-19 has kept me from traveling for work, which means more shop time!), and I'm about to need to think about what to do next! My plan is to start...

Good day all; been a busy summer and haven't had a chance to post much or work on the Bearhawk. I have been working through ribs at a snail's pace... I'm up to five that I consider airworthy, but another seven that are going in the scrap pile. I was at 3 and 7, so perhaps I'm turning a corner...

I cut my first batch of aluminum a few weeks ago, and in between too much work travel over the past month, finally got around to forming my first ribs. I started with the small ones - the aileron ribs - and let’s just say I need a lot more practice. I don’t think I want these on my airplane...

Anyone used the ATS or other hole flanging tools? https://aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?id=FT100 or https://aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?id=AE1041 Am getting ready to try my hand at the bob stick method but thought I’d check here to see if anyone had good or bad reviews regarding...

I’m building up my cutting templates, and am planning to use a router to cut the lightening holes in the templates and in the metal. I’ve ordered a plunge base for my router and the recommended circle cutter jig (thanks!) for the template holes, and will use a laminate bit in my soon-to-be...

Greetings all! I'm building my templates that I will use to cut the rib blanks, and am cutting the templates all at once. I have Eric Newton's Bearhawk Builder's Manual for the wings, and have looked over his site pretty extensively. A few things I'd like to clarify... (1) All of the rib photos...

Step 1 compete: my shop is organized and ready to start pounding out ribs - it’s not much, but it’s enough space to make parts before I have to start kicking cars out of the garage. Not all is in the photo - my bandsaw, mitre saw, and a few other goodies are on rollers next to one of the...

Anyone have a favorite fly cutter? I have this one in my Amazon queue, but see a fair number of one-star reviews. https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-55-Cutter-Adjustable/dp/B00004T7P1/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Thanks! Nick

All: I'm taking inventory of my tools as I prep my shop to start shaping ribs, and I've gone over a few different lists of tools from various sources. Quick background - I used to volunteer at a CAF wing down near Atlanta, and the maintenance shop was full of retired A&Ps that had every tool...

Good day! I'm a new member in York County, VA. I just purchased plans for a 4-place model 'B' # 1529B from Bob Barrows two days ago... I called him up as I was driving from my wife's family's place in Blacksburg on the way home to York County, and had a nice visit at Barrows field in Fincastle...