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Offline Fred

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Home made wing jig
« on: June 25, 2013, 05:34:15 PM »
Not sure where I can buy a wing jig so I made my own from 7 sliding bevels ($2.50AUD each) and some allen bolts and nuts. I will test it on my current build of an Albatros D.III. Hope it works... :-\ I'll post results.


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Re: Home made wing jig
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2013, 01:01:18 AM »
What a great idea, Fred.  That is essentially the basis for most of the commercial jigs I've seen.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Home made wing jig
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2013, 02:39:40 AM »
Ingenious! I was looking at using cabinet sliding support stays but this is much simpler and cost effective. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Home made wing jig
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2013, 11:01:07 AM »
Very clever idea Fred, I will be very interested in seeing the results of your trial on your Albatros build.

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Offline pepperman42

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Re: Home made wing jig
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2013, 12:06:28 PM »
Off to the Home Depot!!!!!

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Offline Fred

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Re: Home made wing jig
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2013, 12:56:41 PM »
Thanks for the kudos, gents.  :D If anyone makes their own I'd like to see some photos.

I'll be ready soon to give this jig a try.
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Re: Home made wing jig
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2013, 09:38:52 PM »
What a neat idea, Fred!  Well done.

cheers,
Ernie
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