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Cracked spar

I admire you guys. Drilling those holes while the spar is in the wing takes great skill, and probably a really good jig.

It actually wasn't that bad. I used the old spar and metal fittings as a guide. The two most usefull tools was a $40 drill jig and a small battery operated circular saw with fine teeth. A little filing and sanding it's good to go! Just put on the first coat of spar varnish.

I haven't worked with wood in a while and it's kind of fun!

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Ready to cover. It’s been a good side winter project!

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Bit of work but it’s done! Going to hang it back on the airplane this week.

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Very pretty, and well done!

Nice to see folks still work on the older birds and owners willing to pay for it.

Hope fabric stays around.
 
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