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    What is John Thorpe's recommended method? Thanks

    What is John Thorpe's recommended method?
    Thanks
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    Sort of... The one I saw demonstrated was made of...

    Sort of... The one I saw demonstrated was made of lead and may have been covered in leather. In any case the lead made it slightly flexible so it conformed to the curved surface of the rib and spread...
  3. Oh, another fundamental skill I need a bit of help with... metal snips

    While we're looking at very fundamental skills I'm having a problem cutting a smooth edge. In the "how to" videos the master craftsman cuts a nice smooth curve around his work piece. When I try that...
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    ...and speaking of forming ribs...

    OK so far my attempts at rib forming have been way less than acceptable. One of the videos I saw, or perhaps it was at the Oshkosh forum, they used a lead slapper to smooth the flange down over the...
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    Forming 2024T3 or 6061T6?

    I acquired a Sidewinder project that will need lots of parts formed. In many places the plans specify either 2024T3 or 6061T6. Which is easier to form?
    Thanks,
    CRH
  6. Thread: Exhaust wrap?

    by Hofacker
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    Exhaust wrap?

    Hi all,

    Do any of y'all have any long term experience with wrapping the exhaust pipes to help keep the temperatures down in side the cowl, reduce heat transfer to wires, hoses, oil, other engine...
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