I felt like I should have made more progress today, but for several reasons I didn't. I got up late (8:30am!) and had some computer work to deal with (swapping out ISA 2000 for ISA 2006 beta), then took Chester for a walk. So it was practically lunch time by the time I got started. Construction went well but I needed to go buy some more wood for the horizontal braces at each end so that added more delay. I also wanted some wheels so I can move it around once it is done. I decided on six wheels, two at each end and two on the center bar to provide additional support. I almost got done before it got too cold and dark and I decided to quit; I'll finish up another day - I don't *need* the stand just yet but I needed the good weather to work outside and get it done. Hence why I chose to do this instead of continue riveting the inboard bottom skin. Next job on the stand will be to add a doubler at the leading edge end for more support, carpet and padding, and of course the wheels. The doubler is also marked out and match drilled into the correct position, so it just needs cutting out and sanding down. Actually, the two existing cuts outs need a little sanding as well so I'll do them both when they are screwed together. At least it is mostly done thogh: I hate wood... :-)
