
beltsander.jpgBelt sander87 viewsEl Cheapo bench belt-sander
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P4170001.jpgDrag wire jig83 viewsDrill jig from copper tube
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P4200050.jpgI-strut jig80 viewsClamped for drilling
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P4200055.jpgI-strut jig104 viewsjig
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rib1.jpgtemplates99 viewsThe cut-outs ready to be glued to mdf
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ribjigsawcut.jpgTemplate107 viewsBefore routering, remember it helps to cut out the surplus material with a jigsaw, this saves extra work on the router bit.
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ribsfinaltemplates.jpgTemplates done97 viewsThe four templates finally' finished
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routerguide.jpgRouter95 viewsThis is the ring guide on the router. I had to off-set the jig by 3/32" to allow for the distance between the guide and the cutter.
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routeringcutouts.jpgTemplate89 viewsWith the surplus gone. Routering is a case of adjusting the depth until finished
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sparcenters.jpgTemplates98 viewsCheck for centers!
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tempjig.jpgTemplate95 views1" strips of 1/2" MDF were cut and stapled around each aperture. I initially cut out a lot of the surplus with a jigsaw - less work for the router bit
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template1.jpgTemplates87 viewsThe cut-outs now looking more like rib templates, you can see the areas within the ribs that will be removed
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templateready.jpgTemplate86 viewsHere is a finished upper wing template
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templatesfinally.jpgAll templates127 viewsAll complete
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