Tonight I began the process of preparing the wing ribs. I first started by sorting the ribs to the proper wing and stacking in the proper sequence, marking each for easy reference in the future. Then I used my home made flange adjuster to get the flanges bent to 90 degrees, then used the fluting pliers to straighten the ribs. Over the course of the session I was able to complete all ribs for the left wing; main ribs, leading edge ribs and tank ribs. I loved being able to do this work in the air conditioned comfort of my kitchen, since it was over 90 degrees out today!! The edges and lightening hole edges still need to be deburred, which I will do with the grinder when I return to the hangar.
