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robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:30 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Folks,

We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.  

I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"  

this project before I even start!... but,



do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to  

do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share  

particularly about using a garage as a shop?

I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a  

little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I  

wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.



It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.



don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable  

sending them on the list...



Very excited!



Robbie Walker

RV Wannabe

Wilmington, NC

sportav8r(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:20 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Robbie:  I wish I had told Miriam ahead of time that our cars would

spend alot of time outdoors while the RV was being built 



-Stormy



On 1/4/07, Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Folks,

 We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.

 I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"

 this project before I even start!... but,



 do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to

 do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share

 particularly about using a garage as a shop?

 I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a

 little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I

 wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.



 It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.



 don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable

 sending them on the list...



 Very excited!



 Robbie Walker

 RV Wannabe

 Wilmington, NC

Dale Ensing

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 571
Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:04 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Stormy,

You must have ultimate power at your house! My wife told me I could do what 

ever I wanted to with my side of the garage but her convertible was going on 

her side...No question! Gave me an excuse to buy a hangar.

Dale

do not archive



 	  Quote: 	
		   Robbie:  I wish I had told Miriam ahead of time that our cars would

 spend alot of time outdoors while the RV was being built 



 -Stormy



 On 1/4/07, Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com> wrote:

> 

> <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

>

> Folks,

> We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.

> I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"

> this project before I even start!... but,

>

> do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to

> do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share

> particularly about using a garage as a shop?

> I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a

> little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I

> wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.

>

> It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.

>

> don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable

> sending them on the list...

>

> Very excited!

>

> Robbie Walker

> RV Wannabe

> Wilmington, NC

>

_________________
Dale Ensing
RV-6A
Aero Plantation
Weddington NC

robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

good one! thanks... that will require some careful thinking about...



On Jan 4, 2007, at 9:20 AM, Bill Boyd wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 <sportav8r(at)gmail.com>



 Robbie:  I wish I had told Miriam ahead of time that our cars would

 spend alot of time outdoors while the RV was being built 



 -Stormy



 On 1/4/07, Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com> wrote:

> 

> <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

>

> Folks,

> We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.

> I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"

> this project before I even start!... but,

>

> do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to

> do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share

> particularly about using a garage as a shop?

> I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a

> little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I

> wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.

>

> It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.

>

> don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable

> sending them on the list...

>

> Very excited!

>

> Robbie Walker

> RV Wannabe

> Wilmington, NC

>

dbreda(at)earthlink.net
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:39 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Lots of electrical and air outlets and lights.  The biggest issue I had 

was soundproofing.  You'll be working late at night and the air 

compressor is LOUD (she says). Forget riveting after she goes to bed... 

Dana



Robbie Walker wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>



 Folks,

 We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.  

 I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"  

 this project before I even start!... but,



 do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to  

 do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share  

 particularly about using a garage as a shop?

 I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a  

 little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I  

 wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.



 It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.



 don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable  

 sending them on the list...



 Very excited!



 Robbie Walker

 RV Wannabe

 Wilmington, NC

Larry Bowen

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 802
Location: NC, USA

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:43 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Floor in the rafters, creating a loft for storage.



-- 

Larry Bowen

Larry(at)BowenAero.com

http://BowenAero.com



Robbie Walker wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>



 good one! thanks... that will require some careful thinking about...



 On Jan 4, 2007, at 9:20 AM, Bill Boyd wrote:



> 

> <sportav8r(at)gmail.com>

>

> Robbie:  I wish I had told Miriam ahead of time that our cars would

> spend alot of time outdoors while the RV was being built 

>

> -Stormy

>

> On 1/4/07, Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com> wrote:

>> 

>> <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

>>

>> Folks,

>> We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.

>> I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"

>> this project before I even start!... but,

>>

>> do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to

>> do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share

>> particularly about using a garage as a shop?

>> I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a

>> little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I

>> wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.

>>

>> It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.

>>

>> don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable

>> sending them on the list...

>>

>> Very excited!

>>

>> Robbie Walker

>> RV Wannabe

>> Wilmington, NC

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>

>

_________________
Larry Bowen
RV-8 SOLD,
RV-7QB in progress...

dwight(at)openweave.org
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:11 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Lights! Lots of lighting for finding that screw you dropped. Painting the

walls a very light color can help increase the brightness in the space too.

If you can spare the cash to put one of the nice concrete floor finishes

(light colored) that can help as well.



  -- Dwight (still could use more light in some areas)



On Thu Jan  4 10:36:38 2007, Larry Bowen wrote :

 	  Quote: 	
		  




Floor in the rafters, creating a loft for storage.



-- 

Larry Bowen

Larry(at)BowenAero.com

http://BowenAero.com



Robbie Walker wrote:

> 

> <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

>

> good one! thanks... that will require some careful thinking about...

>

> On Jan 4, 2007, at 9:20 AM, Bill Boyd wrote:

>

>> 

>> <sportav8r(at)gmail.com>

>>

>> Robbie:  I wish I had told Miriam ahead of time that our cars would

>> spend alot of time outdoors while the RV was being built 

>>

>> -Stormy

>>

>> On 1/4/07, Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com> wrote:

>>> 

>>> <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

>>>

>>> Folks,

>>> We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.

>>> I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"

>>> this project before I even start!... but,

>>>

>>> do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to

>>> do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share

>>> particularly about using a garage as a shop?

>>> I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a

>>> little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I

>>> wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.

>>>

>>> It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.

>>>

>>> don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable

>>> sending them on the list...

>>>

>>> Very excited!

>>>

>>> Robbie Walker

>>> RV Wannabe

>>> Wilmington, NC

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:12 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

All great ideas, thanks!



 	  Quote: 	
		   Robbie,



 Build the house on a basement and build the plane down there.  It  

 has worked out great for me!  There was enough room to put the  

 wings and tail on in the basement.  The only change I had to make  

 was to enlarge the single 32" door to a double 64" door.  Pictures  

 are on my web site: www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html


	


Bill, that's a great idea. Unfortunately that's out of my control in  

this development... as far as I know even the so-called "custom"  

homes don't have basements in this subdivision.



 	  Quote: 	
		  

 Also don't forget about your electrical and lighting needs.  Lots  

 of lights and 20 amp circuits .  I have plugs every 10 feet or so  

 and they alternate on different circuits.  Thus I can plug things  

 into two adjoining plugs and won't blow the breaker.  Also, install  

 a dedicated circuit for your compressor.  You might even start  

 looking into them now so you will know if you need 220 double phase  

 or just a single phase 20 amp.  I have a single phase 20 amp  

 circuit for my 5 hp 35 gallon compressor.  That has worked good but  

 the compressor is a bit small for painting.



 Good luck,

 Bill Repucci


	


I'm thinking of putting the compressor in a dedicated closet with  

extra soundproofing and an exhaust. Gonna wire the closet with a  

couple of dedicated circuits 110 and 220 just in case. Checkoway did  

something similar and I liked the concept. I can put air along the  

walls and add a few overheads... I love the idea of those cool  

springy looking yellow coil airhoses hanging down... what's that  

honey? oh well... it was a thought! <grin>

 	  Quote: 	
		   Lots of electrical and air outlets and lights.  The biggest issue I  

 had was soundproofing.  You'll be working late at night and the air  

 compressor is LOUD (she says). Forget riveting after she goes to  

 bed... 

 Dana


	


gonna soundproof as much as possible... luckily for me the bedroom is  

on the opposite corner of the house... my biggest concern is pissing  

off my neighbor who happens to be my pharmacist... that could be...  

"unwise" <grin>



brick exterior should help and I'm gonna look into a more insulated  

garage door too.

 	  Quote: 	
		  

 Floor in the rafters, creating a loft for storage.



 -- 

 Larry Bowen

 Larry(at)BowenAero.com

 http://BowenAero.com


	


What would you say is the minimum vertical clearance needed? For  

instance, if I build a storage rack the same height as the garage  

door further inside, will I have enough room to work under it? Will  

it help with building any jigs? We have a finished room over our  

garage (that would be Greta's domain... I had to choose "men's room"  

or RV... took about 2 seconds) so I won't have access to the rafters.  

What about wall racks? Would that be an acceptable compromise?



I REALLY value your input guys!!!!



Robbie

dbreda(at)earthlink.net
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:42 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

I built my -6 in my basement with 7'2" ceiling height - what was plenty 

of room.

Dana



 	  Quote: 	
		  

 What would you say is the minimum vertical clearance needed? For  

 instance, if I build a storage rack the same height as the garage  

 door further inside, will I have enough room to work under it? Will  

 it help with building any jigs? We have a finished room over our  

 garage (that would be Greta's domain... I had to choose "men's room"  

 or RV... took about 2 seconds) so I won't have access to the rafters.  

 What about wall racks? Would that be an acceptable compromise?



 I REALLY value your input guys!!!!



 Robbie

MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:42 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Since everything is a trade-off (otherwise you'd build a separate 

building...), a few thoughts about trade-offs

- A big tank air compressor, perhaps in  it's own sound proofed space 

may be a good way to reduce noise.  My compressor typically comes on <1 

times a building session.  I can turn it off and work for hours.  Only 

riveting seems noise prohibitive.

- Putting an in-wall, overhead, air hose system is neat but I decided to 

keep it simple and cheap with hoses on the floor.  Not bad.  I bought a 

"light weight hose kit with manifold" from Cleaveland and mounted the 

manifold on a small board that I kick around.  Spent money and time 

elsewhere.

- An internet connection is priceless.  Wireless should work without a 

problem in a garage.  I have a far away out building and spent 

time/effort to extend wireless range - very worth the effort.  Don't 

need cable, FM Attennas, telephone lines or anything as a result.  Cell 

phone and wireless eliminates all the wiring

- This being my third aviation related shop, I put fewer electrical 

outlets in this time with the realization that high quality extensions 

were more flexible.  I just made sure I had the amps and capacity in the 

fixed outlets.

- White wall and ceiling surfaces sure amplify the lighting nicely

- I'm finding rolling tool chests are better than fixed storage.  All of 

my aviation tools are in one chest.  A second holds almost everything 

else except for power tools

I'm not in a garage so YMMV.  Just some thoughts.

Dana Breda wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 Lots of electrical and air outlets and lights.  The biggest issue I 

 had was soundproofing.  You'll be working late at night and the air 

 compressor is LOUD (she says). Forget riveting after she goes to 

 bed... 

 Dana

 Robbie Walker wrote:

> 

> <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

>

> Folks,

> We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our 

> house.  I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm 

> "behind"  this project before I even start!... but,

>

> do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to  

> do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share  

> particularly about using a garage as a shop?

> I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a  

> little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I  

> wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.

>

> It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.

>

> don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable  

> sending them on the list...

>

> Very excited!

>

> Robbie Walker

> RV Wannabe

> Wilmington, NC

>

Mike Munn

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 28

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:08 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Go for a belt drive air compressor.  They are much quieter than a direct

drive compressor.  The belt drive does require oil for lubrication while

the direct drive compressors are oilless.  Plenty of light.  Heat

(especially) and cooling would help on those cold winter nights and hot

summer days.  If the garage (aircraft fabrication facility) is large, then

running copper air piping in the walls with several quick connects is

helpful. And plenty of power outlets.



Mike Munn

RV8

N315MP



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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:21 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Locate your compressor outside of your work area and pipe the air in.  The compressor is LOUD.  



Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com> wrote:  [quote]--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: Robbie Walker 



Folks,

We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house. 

I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind" 

this project before I even start!... but,



do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to 

do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share 

particularly about using a garage as a shop?

I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a 

little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I 

wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.



It'd probably be [quote][b]

robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:56 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

Guys (no ladies chimed in yet, that I'm aware of),I REALLY appreciate all the excellent suggestions. Thanks again.



On Jan 4, 2007, at 1:20 PM, Craig Gallenbach wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  Locate your compressor outside of your work area and pipe the air in.  The compressor is LOUD.  



Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com (robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com)> wrote:   	  Quote: 	
		  --> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: Robbie Walker 



Folks,

We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house. 

I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind" 

this project before I even start!... but,



do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to 

do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share 

particularly about using a garage as a shop?

I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a 

little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I 

wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.



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Bret Smith

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Location: Mineral Bluff, GA

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:18 am Post subject: Shop Ideas

An additional thought, especially if you ever do  woodworking in your garage (shop), is to run 4" vacuum ducts through the rafters  for a remote vacuum system.  Install blast valves near your drill press and  any saw or bench sander.

  

 I have one in my shop (along with PVC runs for  compressed air) to help in vacuuming all the tiny specks of aluminum dust.   I located my vacuum system next to my compressor in another room (mechanical  room) with a remote switch in the shop.

  

 Bret

 [quote]   ---

_________________
Bret Smith
RV-9A (Emp)

robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject: Shop Ideas

great idea! thanks!

On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:05 PM, Bret Smith wrote:

[quote]An additional thought, especially if you ever do woodworking in your garage (shop), is to run 4" vacuum ducts through the rafters for a remote vacuum system.  Install blast valves near your drill press and any saw or bench sander.

 

I have one in my shop (along with PVC runs for compressed air) to help in vacuuming all the tiny specks of aluminum dust.  I located my vacuum system next to my compressor in another room (mechanical room) with a remote switch in the shop.

 

Bret

[quote]---

sportav8r(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:14 pm Post subject: Shop Ideas

Yeah, right.  Me - power?!  At my house?  Think again, amigo.

On 1/4/07, Dale Ensing <densing(at)carolina.rr.com> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 Stormy,

 You must have ultimate power at your house! My wife told me I could do what

 ever I wanted to with my side of the garage but her convertible was going on

 her side...No question! Gave me an excuse to buy a hangar.

 Dale

 do not archive

 > Robbie:  I wish I had told Miriam ahead of time that our cars would

 > spend alot of time outdoors while the RV was being built 

 >

 > -Stormy

billsettle(at)bellsouth.n
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject: Shop Ideas

If a basement is not going to be an option for you, if you can, build yourself a dedicated shop, I.E., a detached garage in addition to your auto garage.  My bride calls mine the Man Cave...  Paint walls white and have lots of light.  I've got 9 8' H.O. florescent fixtures in my 26' x 32' and it's not too much.  Floor the attic for storage, wall outlets every 10' or so on at least 2 circuits.  I didn't do this, but a bathroom would also be nice...  If a detached isn't possible, I would make the primary garage a 3 bay.  That way you wouldn't have to leave anything parked outside while you build.



Good Luck!



Bill Settle

Winston-Salem

RV-8 Wings.

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 From: Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

 Date: 2007/01/04 Thu AM 08:30:42 EST

 To: rvsoutheast-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Shop Ideas

 

 

 

 Folks,

 We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.  

 I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"  

 this project before I even start!... but,

 

 do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to  

 do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share  

 particularly about using a garage as a shop?

 I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a  

 little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I  

 wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.

 

 It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.

 

 don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable  

 sending them on the list...

 

 Very excited!

 

 Robbie Walker

 RV Wannabe

 Wilmington, NC

pinkston(at)carolina.rr.c
Guest

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:50 pm Post subject: Shop Ideas

has anyone used air from air vent on side of  the rv to cool avonics ?don't

want to use fan if i can get by without it. randy pinkston flying rv7a .....

YES   A..... I just dont like draging my tail

---

Larry Bowen

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 802
Location: NC, USA

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject: Shop Ideas

LOL.  Man cave...I like it.



-- 

Larry Bowen

Larry(at)BowenAero.com

http://BowenAero.com

do not archive



Bill Settle wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 <billsettle(at)bellsouth.net>



 If a basement is not going to be an option for you, if you can, build

 yourself a dedicated shop, I.E., a detached garage in addition to your

 auto garage.  My bride calls mine the Man Cave...  Paint walls white and

 have lots of light.  I've got 9 8' H.O. florescent fixtures in my 26' x

 32' and it's not too much.  Floor the attic for storage, wall outlets

 every 10' or so on at least 2 circuits.  I didn't do this, but a bathroom

 would also be nice...  If a detached isn't possible, I would make the

 primary garage a 3 bay.  That way you wouldn't have to leave anything

 parked outside while you build.



 Good Luck!



 Bill Settle

 Winston-Salem

 RV-8 Wings.

>

> From: Robbie Walker <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

> Date: 2007/01/04 Thu AM 08:30:42 EST

> To: rvsoutheast-list(at)matronics.com

> Subject: Shop Ideas

>

> 

> <robbie(at)atlanticpkg.com>

>

> Folks,

> We're meeting with the builder next week to get started on our house.

> I don't know why I didn't think to ask this before... I'm "behind"

> this project before I even start!... but,

>

> do any of you have any suggestions, hints, gotchas, "if I had it to

> do over"'s or words of wisdom that you'd be willing to share

> particularly about using a garage as a shop?

> I'm hoping to not repeat other's mistakes and maybe make life a

> little easier on me down the road building my RV. Things like, "I

> wish I had run airlines through the walls ahead of time!", etc.

>

> It'd probably be good for "those that come after" too.

>

> don't hesitate to send me photos directly if you're not comfortable

> sending them on the list...

>

> Very excited!

>

> Robbie Walker

> RV Wannabe

> Wilmington, NC

>

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Larry Bowen
RV-8 SOLD,
RV-7QB in progress...

cartaire(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject: Shop Ideas

Bill-

where are you building your RV-8 wings (I see WS by your signature line)



ABF is delivering my RV-8 wings tomorrow!  I'm also in WS (off ebert near 

clemmonsville Rd)



I'd love to see your shop set up and progress.



Carter Wright

RV-8 ...   Wings!

Winston Salem



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