Wanted to fix the hinge that I riveted yesterday. The pin was a little tight going in and it was squawking a bit when I moved the trim tab. I could tell it was binding a bit. Then I also noticed a slight oilcanning of the elevator skin and pillowing at the joint. I drilled out about seven rivets until the trim tab moved freely. I noticed that I could put a little pressure on the clecos and remove the oilcanning while also giving better alignment of the hinge. I pulled on it, clamped it and riveted checking the trim tab alignment along the way. Ended up much better. No binding, no oilcanning, and no pillowing. I was very pleased that I was able to drill out the rivets and fix it. I admit I did have to use one oops rivet.

Also got the last few rivets in the end rib at the trailing edge that I skipped previously. Just back riveted against the plate using the narrow bucking bar. This is still a pain, but I'm getting pretty consistent, acceptable results.

Right elevator is done until I get my back ordered control horns. Done enough. At first I thought it was turning out so much better than the left. I'd say it's about the same. A few dings here and there. Just different dings.

On hold until my new spar cap arrives from Van's.