Keeping the very thin trailing edge straight while riveting was tricky. It involved partially riveting a few rivets then checking with a straight edge then riveting more, etc.
Double flush riveting:
Construction progress and builder's log for my Van's RV-7 project N769WB
Monday, August 13, 2012
Riveted trailing edge: 4.5 hours
This took a little longer than expected but turned out good. I spent a good bit of time cleaning the epoxy out of every rivet hole.
Keeping the very thin trailing edge straight while riveting was tricky. It involved partially riveting a few rivets then checking with a straight edge then riveting more, etc.
Keeping the very thin trailing edge straight while riveting was tricky. It involved partially riveting a few rivets then checking with a straight edge then riveting more, etc.
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