Friday, September 1, 2017

Finish Kit

Canopy Frame  ( 3 hrs )

Cont'd Sect 38-10 at Steps 3 to 12.  Added Close Out Panel, then Support Flanges.   Taking extra time to frequently measure w/ digital scale (accurate to 0.1 deg) the LH and RH sides to insure NO TWIST.  Holding to within 0.1 degree.  As progressed, stabilized and held even closer to 0 deg difference.   Drilled 3/32" holes (later enlarge to #40), match drilling into flanges in many locations.  Drilled 1/8" holes (later enlarge to #30), match drilling several locations on forward frame flanges.  Tricky pattern of 1/8 vs 3/32, so marked on panel to insure follow instructions (also drilled 3/32" first, so if make error, I can enlarge to 1/8)
close out panel being cleco'd from center

fit great, aligned really well

Measured each side many times as progressed (here 7.0 deg)
to insure no more than 0.1 deg difference one side to other.

added Support Flanges to rear portion
Added Support Flange (to right in pic)


drilled marked 3/32 holes, started 1/8" (marked so avoid Oh-- #$@%& !)
Part way done with 1/8 ...so far so good.