Progress on the Wing

Progress is being made - slow but steady at this point.  I had to clear off the work table and unroll a 12' x 4' sheet of .020 6061-T6 to mark and cut the leading edge skin for the right wing.

Made the first cut.  28" from edge and the second cut 90" long in the sheet.  You can see it marked out in these pictures.  I used hand shears to do the cut.  They worked okay.  Have to take your time to keep a straight cut.  When cutting the .040 sheet for the wing spar webs I used a hand-held electric jig saw.  But with this thinner stock I figured the shears would do better.

It wasn't that bad cutting with these shears.  Next I have to bend the leading edge.  Mr. Thatcher recommends using a 2x4 and bending the skin to within 3/4" of the surface to get the proper radius.  I'll probably get some help with the bend.  Think it may be easier with two people.

I will update with the bending process when we get to it.

Thanks for checking in -

Greg.

Oh, BTW - It was a REALLY nice day Sunday.  So I went flying - Can you blame me??