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Workshop Setup

New rack

Date:	12/08/2012	Helper:
Hours:	2.0	Section:	WorkShop
Sub-Section:		ManualRef:
Log #:	94

Since I needed a place to put the HS and Anita said no to bringing another piece into the house I had to figure out a place for the HS. So I ended up building a rack from the left over wood from the crate that the kit came in. In the process of cutting the board I once again tripped the breaker in the shop and everything went dark. It is a little weird to be using a power tool and everything goes dark.

I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Now I need to figure out how to make sure it doesn't fall off the top if there is an earthquake.

Long Live The Workbenches!

Date:	03/03/2012	Helper:
Hours:	3.0	Section:	WorkShop
Sub-Section:		ManualRef:
Log #:	20

Finally had the time to go to the "Aiplane Depot", most people call it Home Depot. There I bought 10 2X4X8 that I would use to turn the crate the Empenage Kit came, into two work benches. Originally I was going to build EAA 1000 work table but decided to use the wood I already had to build the work benches. The smaller table had the legs cut to 33in which is a little too low for me. However my wife was delighted that she now has a workbench in the shop. Hopefully that will one day translate into her help. The second work bench I decided to make it a bit taller and cut the 2X4s to 46in long. Also I added extra support on the bottom of the panels to make it a bit sturdier. I think the next step for these work benches is to put some carpet or paint them to seal it and not get any slivers from them. Overall I think they came out half way decent. Now I can actually concentrate on building.

Air compressor.

Date:	01/26/2012	Helper:
Hours:	0.0	Section:	WorkShop
Sub-Section:		ManualRef:
Log #:	11

Finally got an air compressor. The best part is that it was FREE. Thanks Shaun!!!! My brother in law's mom had an air compressor that she never used and she decided to let me use it for the build. Although is considerably smaller than the 60gal air compressors I was looking at, you can't beat that price. Hopefully it will actually work and not burn out on me.

Specs
120V
4.5HP
21Gal tank
125PSI
4.0 SCFM at 115PSI
4.4 SCFM at 90PSI
11.1SCFM at 40PSI

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