Brief Description: Trim Aft Channels; Finish Bracket Fab
I had to trim the aft canopy frame channels such that they would be 42 5/32 x 17 19/32. This was a bit of challenge to do accurately. The channels are warped. I clamped them down to the workbench as straight as I possibly could and then measured as accurately as I could. I didn't want to flute the channels since I don't know where the rivet holes will go yet since these are not pre-punched. Once the channels were measured and marked I used the bandsaw to trim the ends. The ends were then deburred and polished on the scotchbrite wheel. The channels and all of the brackets are ready to be drilled.
Canopy frame channels, brackets, plates, angles ready for drillin
Canopy frame channels, brackets, plates, angles ready for drilli