Well, it took me long enough...

Post by **Spike** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:06 am

Between a busy life, a new house, the holidays, etc, it sure took me long enough to get to this point. But this weekend I started to actually rivet the tail assemblies. I suspect that this will go fairly quick as I have pretty much finished all of the metal work for the tail. So, I should be looking at a riveting marathon over the next few weeks. Oh, and I borrowed an air squeezer from a friend. I might have to keep one of those things close by.

-- John

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:10 pm

saweet!! looks great john!

pnue squeezers are da bomb! i would ALWAYS (buy one) have one near by if i were you!

Post by **Spike** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:16 pm

Yeah but $700 is quite a few instruments.

johnk · Post by **johnk** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:31 pm

Nicely done, John! Those first rivets are really satisfying, wouldn't you say! I riveted those parts just a couple of weeks ago. (and took a picture of my very first rivet).

With all the parts you have prep'd, you'll be screaming along. Have you made it to the HS center nose rib yet? it's tough.

John

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:46 pm

Spike wrote:Yeah but $700 is quite a few instruments.

agreed, but check prices at the yard if you really want one. i bought mine refurbished for $350.

Post by **Spike** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:11 pm

I have not done that one yet John. Ive avoided it as long as possible but think I will have to do it tonight. Ill probably get Patti to drive it while I buck it. Might as well make it as easy as possible.

-- John

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:54 pm

Progress MADE!!!

Nice!!!

CJ

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:27 am

cjensen wrote:agreed, but check prices at the yard if you really want one. i bought mine refurbished for $350.

I second checking with the Yard, I bought a refurbished for around $350 also. Worth every penny!