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Date:  5-11-2008
Number of Hours:  2.00
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Brief Description:  HS Dimpling

I dimpled the horizontal stabalizer today. I used the C dimplier as much as I could because it is fast and accurate. Then I finished holes that couldn't be done on the C dimplier with the hand held pnuematic squeezer. Finally I dimplied the skins. I learned that the C dimplier's dies can back off a little and not complete the throw for the dimplier and and leave your holes under-dimpled. And it is hard to detect until you notice the spring feel at the end of the stroke is gone. So I had to redo one of the skins twice just to make sure ever hole was dimpled the same. Visually I can tell the hole is completely dimpled because I can see a slight mark from the outside diameter of the dimple die.
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Using C Dimplier on Ribs & Spars

Using C Dimplier on Ribs & Spars

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Finishing with Pnuematic Squeezer

Finishing with Pnuematic Squeezer

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Dimpling Skins.  Male on Top avoids scratching.

Dimpling Skins. Male on Top avoids scratching.

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