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I’m not a carpenter!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Michael — No Comments ↓

I have a space that is on a 45 degree angle between the two sets of upper cabinets. My plan is to mount a TV in that space. So I needed to make a bridge out of oak paneling to match the cabinets. This was a fun project and had me scratching my head several times.

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Upper Cabinets and Air Compressor

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Michael — No Comments ↓

More work done on the cabinets and I got the air compressor cleaned and set up. I found the Flexzilla hose reel on sale at Sears and really like it and can’t wait to use it with the rivet gun.

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Looking Better!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Michael — No Comments ↓

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More Progress

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Michael — No Comments ↓

Working on the last touches of painting and slowly hanging the cabinets as I finish them.

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Painting almost done!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Michael — No Comments ↓

I have been working hard at finishing up the painting of the Hangar. Decided to go with the theme from my Harley Davidson of black and grey.

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Empennage Total – 218 Hours
Horizontal Stabilizer – 83 Hours
Elevators – 53 Hours
Vertical Stabilizer – 22 Hours
Rudder – 37 Hours
Fiberglass – 23 Hours

Wings Total – 536 Hours
Wing Structure – 216 Hours
Fuel Tanks – 135 Hours
Ailerons – 53 Hours
Flaps – 42 Hours
Wiring – 11 Hours
Fiberglass – 56 Hours
General – 23 Hours

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Engine: 115 Hours
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Firewall – 62 Hours
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Forward Section – 285 Hours
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Mid Fuselage – 131 Hours
Aft Fuselage – 190 Hours
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