Jul 09, 2018     Repair Wheelbarrow - (2 hours) Category: Tools

Wheelbarrow required for digging drainage for hangar. Replaced wheelbarrow handle by welding washer on tub bottom, drilling holes in handle for fasteners.

  Mar 08, 2017     Complete Workbench #2 - (1 hour) Category: Tools

Complete, level, and secure workbench at hangar. Install additional LED shop light.

  Feb 01, 2017     Construct EAA Std Workbench - (4 hours) Category: Tools

Assembly of two workbenches from EAA Chapter 1000 Standardized Work Table (attribution in Google document). Modifications from standard table substitutes MDF for plywood. MDF is very easy to cut, there is no splinter hazard that requires the addition of trim for protection. Filled screw holes and paint work surface.
Reference my google doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UCXtlvPDARMduPalVMtjP0iy_UHZRKj_c71DIGuTr78/edit?usp=sharing

  Jan 16, 2017     Prep for Quik-Build Kit - (6.5 hours) Category: Tools

  Jan 15, 2017     Cradle Assembly, Test, and Cleanup - (6 hours)       Category: Tools

Cradle assembly, test with 2" x 12" x 12' lumber, and work area cleanup.

  Jan 14, 2017     Redesign and Assemble Cradle - (8 hours)       Category: Tools

Design change in supporting lower cradle. Purchased strips of carpet to support wing leading edge. Assembled strut segments.

  Jan 12, 2017     Cradle Base Assembly - (5 hours) Category: Tools

Assembled base components, including wheels and castors with 1/2" bolts and brackets. Initial design with bolted split wheel struts couldn't hold my body weight without folding. Redesign with cut and welded single 36" 12 gauge wheel struts. Lower slots on the 12 gauge axle supports were cut and ground to fit 5/8" bolts for fixed axles. Axles MIG welded to SSt.

  Jan 10, 2017     Cut Cradle Superstrut Sections - (1.5 hours) Category: Tools

Cut and finished most of the Superstrut (Lowe's trade name) sectons. Bolted spreader to upright (18" 12 ga to 12" 14 ga) sections with 1/2" 4 bolt 90s.
Superstrut Cut List:
2 - 10' 12 gauge
2 - 36" 14 gauge TBD
4 - 18" 12 gauge
8 - 12" 14 gauge

  Jan 08, 2017     Wing Cradle Assembly - (4 hours) Category: Tools

Very cold temperatures remain with the propane tank vapor pressure insufficient to maintain space heater. Cut and fitting of several pieces of Unistrut together.
Created list of additional fasteners as design evolves.

  Jan 07, 2017     Wing Cradle Frame Design - (4 hours)       Category: Tools

Sketched out an idea for a metal wing cradle based loosely on an EAA wooden cradle design. Gathered supplies, cut and trial fit of Superstrut sections for a wing cradle. Design objective is to hold 2 - 24 (20' wing + 4' spar) foot wings with pneumatic wheels. Straight axle rear with castering front wheels for mobility.
Will require welding 4 tee sections to secure spreader pieces.
Very cold work environment, 10deg F in hangar. Propane tank was so cold that the propane wouldn't vaporize and light off.

  Dec 12, 2016     Wing cradle idea - (.5 hour) Category: Tools

Put two 90 degree bends in full 90" piece of 2" exhaust tubing to be used as support for a wing cradle assembly. This idea for a wing cradle didn't go much farther than purchasing 2" exhaust tubing. Also found removing the aluminized coating is a PITA in preparation for welding.