Bending the forward edge of the aft fuse side skins

[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.

[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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[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.

[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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