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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Target on September 30, 2017, 06:06:07 PM
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Gents-
After some searching and chasing dead ends, who actually SELLS a fuselage build jig?
Or does everyone make their own?
Thanks in advance.
Target
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Gents-
After some searching and chasing dead ends, who actually SELLS a fuselage build jig?
Or does everyone make their own?
Thanks in advance.
Target
Not sure who sell any now.
Jeff Hanauer and I made 25 units back in the early 90's but they were very labor intensive and although they looked and worked very well they sold very slowly at $60 each, so we didn't make anymore. I would imagine anyone who made any had similar problems.
They were like the one shown in the photo here. I still have two that I use but they are not for sale.
I would be happy to give the dimensions etc. to anyone who wanted to make one!
They do require a good deal of work and some good woodworking equipment.
Randy Cuberly
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I'll try Tom and Jim and if no go, then get with you for plans, Randy.
I'm pretty handy/comfortable with wood (built a Sabot in HS senior year when other guys were making "lamps" [AKA "bongs"] in class), and have access to my Dad's table saw.
Just wanted to avoid spending a whole day building what I am going to build with, if avoidable.
Thanks for the leads though, gents.
V/r,
Target
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I found this-
http://www.airfieldmodels.com/store/magnetic_fixture_system_2/fixture_sets.htm
Pro- would be infinitely adjustable, which is kind or nice.
Pro- I could just order the pieces in a set from the above link.
Pro- Specialty jig parts available separately.
Con-I would have to build the metal skinned table.
Con- I would have to source some galvanized metal sheet.
Con- I would have to seal the wood of the laser cut parts.
Con- Possible rusting.
V/R,
Target
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Got you the plans and pics from the net. I used these to make my own. If you have a saw table good. If not, use a circular saw under a board or discarded old wooden desk like I did and make one. Easy peasy. Let us know how it turned out if you make this jig.
I got as far as cutting all the parts and gluing the jig parts. Haven't drilled the board yet. (life keeps getting in the way!)
George
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Motorman-
Really? Have you built an I-beamer yet? Seems like a jig would be handy for all building of normal planes, but especially handy for that....
George-
Thanks SO MUCH, I will take a peek at that.
V/r,
Target