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Michael Valentine

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject: Wing Jig?

Hello again -



Thanks for the responses to my issues surrounding the bow in my rear wing

spar.  I received many good suggestions.  The most important may have been

to make sure the main spar was not bowed as well.  It was - *I think.*

Anyway, this investigation has led me to the conclusion that it might be

best if I can build a jig on my table to which I can clamp the main spar -

and perhaps the rear spar as well.  Obviously it is not sufficient for me

right now to just have everything sitting on steel beams. (I don't know

whether it matters or not, but I bought the wing kit from an earlier

builder, and the unopened crate had just been sitting for about two years.)



So, has anyone crafted some type of jig and can you give me advice on how to

build it?  Needless to say, it would be nice if it were reversible so that I

can use it for the second wing.



Thanks, Michael

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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: Wing Jig?

Hi Michael,



I don't have a jig, but I do have a different way to use the 

workbench which might help.



I have a wood (particle board) bench with 2x4's on edge going across 

the bench.  I am not sure how many there are, but it must be around 6 

or so.  Each one is screwed to the bench and shimmed so the top edges 

of all the 2x4's make a level work plane.



I place the wing on the 2x4's and then use blocks screwed into the 

bench or 2x4's to adjust the location of the wing so it is level and 

at the right angle (specified in the drawings) for 

construction.  After the ribs have been squared the whole thing is 

locked in place with blocks again.  This keeps it all in a nice rigid 

position for attaching skins.



It is all a variation on using steel beams with wood replacing the 

steel.  The wood is a lot easier to fix in place with screws.



Good luck,



Paul

XL wings

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		    has anyone crafted some type of jig and can you give me advice on how to

build it?  Needless to say, it would be nice if it were reversible so that I

can use it for the second wing.



Thanks, Michael

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ggower_99(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject: Wing Jig?

Michael,

   

  Do you have a set of plans and the construction manual for that kit you bought?

   

  You need them to build it, and study them first, so you dont beguin replacing parts.

   

  The building Jig you need  is a straight table...  Works for both wings and the fuselage.   

   

  Saludos

  Gary Gower.

   

  Michael Valentine <mgvalentine(at)gmail.com> wrote:

  



Hello again -



Thanks for the responses to my issues surrounding the bow in my rear wing

spar. I received many good suggestions. The most important may have been

to make sure the main spar was not bowed as well. It was - *I think.*

Anyway, this investigation has led me to the conclusion that it might be

best if I can build a jig on my table to which I can clamp the main spar -

and perhaps the rear spar as well. Obviously it is not sufficient for me

right now to just have everything sitting on steel beams. (I don't know

whether it matters or not, but I bought the wing kit from an earlier

builder, and the unopened crate had just been sitting for about two years.)



So, has anyone crafted some type of jig and can you give me advice on how to

build it? Needless to say, it would be nice if it were reversible so that I

can use it for the second wing.



Thanks, Michael



		

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rjscep(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: Wing Jig?

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		   Hopefully I won't have that problem, Mike. I'm

building from
	


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		   scratch and my ribs will all be the same length,

perhaps some 
	


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		   of the wing kit ribs were slightly larger causing

the bow. 
	


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		   Anyway good luck finding a solution. Bob Sceppa


	




--- Michael Valentine <mgvalentine(at)gmail.com> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 <mgvalentine(at)gmail.com>

 

 Hello again -

 

 Thanks for the responses to my issues surrounding

 the bow in my rear wing

 spar.  I received many good suggestions.  The most

 important may have been

 to make sure the main spar was not bowed as well. 

 It was - *I think.*

 Anyway, this investigation has led me to the

 conclusion that it might be

 best if I can build a jig on my table to which I can

 clamp the main spar -

 and perhaps the rear spar as well.  Obviously it is

 not sufficient for me

 right now to just have everything sitting on steel

 beams. (I don't know

 whether it matters or not, but I bought the wing kit

 from an earlier

 builder, and the unopened crate had just been

 sitting for about two years.)

 

 So, has anyone crafted some type of jig and can you

 give me advice on how to

 build it?  Needless to say, it would be nice if it

 were reversible so that I

 can use it for the second wing.

 

 Thanks, Michael

 

 

 

 



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nfivesl(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:27 pm Post subject: Wing Jig?

Michael:



Here's a picture of my jig.  Just be sure you follow

the directions and keep both spars level as noted in

the assembly manual:



http://www.cooknwithgas.com/12_27_03_RightwingJigged.JPG



Email me off list if you have any specific questions.



I hope this helps.



Scott Laughlin

www.cooknwithgas.com



--- Michael Valentine <mgvalentine(at)gmail.com> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 <mgvalentine(at)gmail.com>

 

 Hello again -

 

 Thanks for the responses to my issues surrounding

 the bow in my rear wing

 spar.

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