kearney
Joined: 20 Sep 2008
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 Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:15 am Post subject: Workbenches |
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Tony
This link : ( http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/worktabl.htm )
will take you the plans for the "official" EAA workbenches (if there is such
a thing. I put mine on heavy duty wheels (lockable) so I could move it
around easily. They are very strong, dirt cheap to make and entirely
functional. I put MDF on the top of mine as it is soft and there are no
splinters to worry about. I made two and, on occasion, clamped them together
to make a single large surface.
If you alter the dimensions of the plans, you can make smaller (or full size
if space permits) work benches to hold some of your power tools such as band
saw, drill press and grinder.
I found a table top belt sander / disk sander to be invaluable. I learned
from experience that when making long straight cuts on the band saw, it was
better to cut proud of the cut line and then use the sander to take the
material down to the cut line.
This dimpler:
http://www.averytools.com/pc-619-84-drdt-2-hand-dimpling-tool.aspx is
absolute gold. It is much faster and easier to dimple using this tool. I
can't imagine building without it.
When mounting my gear, I placed the whole fuselage (without the tail) on a
table. I used an engine crane to lift it. It was the perfect height to allow
the gear legs to be installed safely.
When you get you kit(s), keep the Styrofoam sheets, or a least some of it,
to put under large components during assembly.
I also made, using 2X4's and MDF, a large dolly for the fuse once I moved
into the "boat" phase. It was 4' wide and about 6' long. It also was on
castoring wheels.
I am a big fan of MDF as it is perfectly flat, cheap and doesn't splinter.
Cheers
Les
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