February 2014 | |
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Drillin' The Mistress Real Good!
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28 - Feb-14 I started updrilling the final rivet size in the Right main spar assembly. I started at the tip and worked my way towards the root.
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26-Feb-14 I continued updrilling all solid rivet and bolt holes with #30 bit. I finished drilling all of these holes. I have some tools scheduled to arrive on the 28th from the Yard. I ordered some long-reach clecos, more drill bits, some reamers, countersinks, and some other miscellaneous stuff. I will continue updrilling to solid rivet and bolt size once these items arrive.
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27-Feb-14 While waiting for my new tools to arrive, I decided to practice dimpling sheets using the Sonex Super Simple Dimple Die. made some parts from thin sheets to practice popping flush rivets. I also made a thicker piece to practice with the Solid flush rivets. The super simple dimple die seemed a little small for the larger rivets. I also had trouble keeping it centered over the larger holes (and even some of the smaller ones). I ended up with several non-concentric dimples around the holes.
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23-Feb-14 This Saturday I finished Pilot Drilling the Right Main Spar Assembly (W08-01R). Once all holes were pilot drilled, I started updrilling the rivet holes from the tip inward.
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9-Feb-14 I started drilling the pilot holes for the spar add-on parts. I finished drilling the lower angle (lower root/overlap Spar Cap).
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19-Feb-14 I continued working on the Right Spar Assembly. Today, I pilot drilled the two vertical stiffeners W11-09 & W11-11, as well as the Tie Down Fitting W11-10R
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4-Feb-14 Tonight, I started drilling the Right Main Spar (W08-01R). I started at the root and worked my way towards the tip. I got about 1/4 of the right span.
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8-Feb-14 I continued working working, and finished drilling the pilot holes in the Right spar caps, using the shear web holes as a guide.
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