Sunday, May 22, 2016

Tooling up

Ordered tools 2 nights ago in anticipation of picking up the partially completed empennage.  After much research on VAF, the big tool order was placed with Cleaveland Tool.  I tried to make sure all the tools needed to be build the complete airplane will be on this order.  Many people on the forums though say "your never done buying tools".  It was a big chunk of change at nearly the cost of the RV-10 empennage kit from VANS directly.

I also ordered 2 part epoxy primer AKZO, a partial face respirator with organic filters, and eye protection.

I also added 2 4ft Lithonia LED 4000k lights from the local aircraft hardware store.  Need to get 2 more to replace the old dying florecents that barely put out any light.  These new LED are AMAZING!  WOW.  They really brightend up the gargae ALOT.  There is still 2 dark spots that I think will resolve themselves when replacing the 2 old fixtures.  Wiring was a cinch and very quick.  Had the lights up and running in less than 1 hour.  May put a dimmer on them for the times i'm not needing all the exra light. 

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