Doug Mowry's Hatz Classic s/n 93

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This is the jig I built for "side 2" of the ribs. I needed a non-stick surface to glue on. 422 views
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I cut another rib-shaped piece of 3/4 plywood and screwed down a piece of acrylic.411 views
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Two ribs in process. One in the jig (on the chair) and the other having "side 2" glued (on the bench)394 views
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Glueing and clamping a rib337 views
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Close up of the clamps. Note the acrylic squares used to spread out the clamping force and also keep the clamps from getting stuck to the rib 384 views
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Nine ribs complete and one more in the jig419 views
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Aileron rib in the jig473 views
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Aileron rib in the jig and a second aileron rib ready for gluing on side 2403 views
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Gluing the aileron rib383 views
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Gluing the aileron rib401 views
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Gluing side 2 of an aileron rib 383 views
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