A place to discuss workshops and the use and desirability of tools.
jim_geo
Class C
Posts: 843 Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:58 pm
Location: KCVO
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by jim_geo » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:12 am
I picked a set of portable horses up at the hardware store because they looked like something that would help me put the wings on the fuse. I made a small modification to and wa la I was right. By using a threaded rod and nut I can raise and lower front to back and inboard to outboard.
Note the inset image. To see them in use check the url below.
http://www.rivetbangers.com/cgi-php/for ... php?t=1717
cjensen
Whiskey Victor
Posts: 5275 Joined: Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:36 pm
Location: Green Bay, WI
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by cjensen » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:32 am
That's a much better view of the stands. Which hardware store? I like 'em!!
captain_john
Sparky
Posts: 5880 Joined: Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:17 am
Location: KPYM
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by captain_john » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:45 am
I read this second too, Chad...
Actually, having stands here instead of people would probably make it a more precise affair!
The stands are always pating attention and you can take your time!
CJ
RV-7
Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
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JohnR
Class B
Posts: 1081 Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:22 pm
Location: Iowa
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by JohnR » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:56 am
Guess I'm following the crowd. I read this post adter the other one also.
I like the cradle and threaded rod. Looks like a great way to be able to position the wings just where they need to be.
Good idea.
JohnR
RV-7A - Fuselage - SOLD, just not supposed to be
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dons
Class C
Posts: 873 Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:28 pm
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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by dons » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:00 pm
Great idea, theaded rods are on my list for that job, when I get to in several years. Man, not having to re-invent the wheel every day sure does help.
Don Sinclair
CYKF
RV-7A (Fuselage)