Form blocks, Form blocks, Form blocks...

First chance to use the my router

Today I spent a few hours working on my form blocks. It is kind of daunting for me because this is what is setting the stage for the whole wing. I want to make sure I get it right. I went and got a 1/8" round over bit for putting a radius on the edges. I have read several peoples build logs where they have hand sanded the edges.

A Good 4th of July

Today I got some stuff to run new lights in the garage, and I also stopped by Harbor Freight and picked up the 30" bending brake and some clamps. I spent the rest of the afternoon wiring up the lights, and realized that I will need a few more. At least now I have a well lit workbench.

I needed to finish my form backing block so I cut that out with my jig saw and sanded it down. I have had really good luck with my Harbor freight belt sander so far. Once I had it sanded down I clamped the two together and started drilling my jig pin holes. That is as far as I made it today.

Harbor Freight 30" Bending Brake w/ two c-clamps

Slight set back for hammering over flanges

Drilling jig pin holes

More tools....

Still acquiring tools while I am reading everything I can and while I study the plans before I start. I added a vice and bench grinder to the mix as well as a Husky 33 gallon air compressor. I got a pneumatic squeezer off eBay for $150.

Tooling up!

I got everything I put on my Christmas list in regards to tools:

Craftsman Professional Router

Craftsman 10" Drill Press

Storage Bins

Laminate Trim Bit

Wiss W12 Snips

Wiss Aviation Snips

Fly cutter

Craftsman Professional Air Hose

Everything assembled

I got this rack from a GameStop that was throwing it out. It has good caster on it and makes a great tool/storage bin cart. I just need to get some peg hooks. 

And today I scored a brand new set of tools on eBay. I'll post pics of that when it comes in. Off to a good start for the new year. 

I need to update the cost page to reflect what I received.  These are things I didn't have so I am going to consider it money spent towards the project.

Ordered my plans today...

The first of many obstacles has been removed. I should be a proud plans holder in a few days. I can't wait to get started. One thing that I should note is that I am not in a hurry to finish this. I enjoying building things and I am looking forward to the process as much as the end result.

On a side note I believe I am getting a new router for Christmas to make the ribs!