On 5/4/2013 8:02 AM, peter chadwick wrote:
Colin,
The aeroplane is likely to be less forgiving of poor riveting than a chassis,
though!
There are a number of kits on the market that use pop rivets
now...Cherry pop rivers.<:-))
These are typically 2 seaters. It saves getting another body to crawl
into tight spaces to hold the bucking bar.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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Message Received: May 04 2013, 03:27 PM
From: "Colin Lamb" <k7fm@teleport.com>
To: amps@contesting.com
Cc:
Subject: Re: [Amps] chassis maker?
It is not too difficult to build your own chassis. Laying out the metal
(with all the required ears) is the most demanding part. A shear is not
necessary. Cutting exactly is the most difficult part, but metal fab shops
can cut it to shape. Although I have a large metal brake, the $50 work quite
well. For boxes, I just saw up some surplus angle iron that is the proper
length. To finish the boxes, pop rivets can be used, although real rivets look
much better. A hand riveter will do most of the riveting required for a box.
Find a new friend who is building a metal airplane. Chances are they have
all the tools and will help you learn how to do it. Or, build an airplane to
give you the skill to build a box.
73, Colin K7FM
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