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Bending the forward edge of the aft fuse side skins
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Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:21 amby Bryan Cotton
Hi all,
I have access to a large sheetmetal brake. That would work, but there is the hassle of coordination, transport, and supporting the skin for the bend. Should I go that route anyway? What did you do? This is for the 14 degree bend to match up with the forward fuselage.
Bending the forward edge of the aft fuse side skins
Posted:
Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:27 amby Sonex1517
I am certain I can see the eyes rolling from here, but for that bend I used a hand seamer. For the firewall and seat pan, I went and had help on a brake - but not for this one.
stay warm
Robbie
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Re: Bending the forward edge of the aft fuse side skins
Posted:
Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:10 amby Rynoth
I used hand seamer as well. Don't erase your bending line once you've made the bend, it's referenced many times in future plans.
Re: Bending the forward edge of the aft fuse side skins
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Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:56 pmby kmacht
I rounded over the edge of my bench a little bit, hung the skin just over the edge and clamped it down to the bench with a 2x4 screwed on either side of the skin. I then used another 2x4 and pressed the edge down until I got the 14 degree bend. This is the same way I also bent my seat pan. It worked great, was cheap, and simple.
Keith
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