Richard
Final Approach
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Ack...city life
I've oft fiddled with the notion that I'd like to build an aeroplane. I've built small boats (<34') and helped build others (<100') so I know what I need for those jobs but what about building an airplane?
Let's say, like Bill Jennings, I want to build an RV-8. What would be the minimum requirements for space and tools? Yeah, I could build it in a shoebox but one thing I really don't like in a shop is having to skinny between the project and the walls or benchtop.
My expertise is in wood although I've done quite a bit of fiberglas lay ups and I have only the most basic knowledge of riveting sheet alum. Lets sa I did want to use alum, what kind of tool expenditure am I looking at, include specialty tools.
Buying tools is to me what shoes are to Imelda so I'm not tool shy.
Let's say, like Bill Jennings, I want to build an RV-8. What would be the minimum requirements for space and tools? Yeah, I could build it in a shoebox but one thing I really don't like in a shop is having to skinny between the project and the walls or benchtop.
My expertise is in wood although I've done quite a bit of fiberglas lay ups and I have only the most basic knowledge of riveting sheet alum. Lets sa I did want to use alum, what kind of tool expenditure am I looking at, include specialty tools.
Buying tools is to me what shoes are to Imelda so I'm not tool shy.