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Date:  3-30-2009
Number of Hours:  1.00
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Brief Description:  Fine tuning leading edge bend

I found a very good method to fine tune so that the skins sit perfectly flat against the bottom skin. I used the same hand made tool I used to straighten rib flanges. The tool is a simple piece of wood...birch in this case. I cut a slot on both ends and radiused the ends so it would not make a sharp bend. On one end, I cut the slot at an angle so that I could have better leverage. I was very carefull on the center section and it took me several tries. But on the inboard end, I was a bit more agressive and the skins ended up tight after the first try. Now that I have the procedure down, I may consider tweaking the rudder skins.....or should I leave good enough alone!
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center portion done

center portion done

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fine tuning inboard end

fine tuning inboard end

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Finally edge sits nice and flat

Finally edge sits nice and flat

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