N546RV
Well Known Member
So here I am, continuing the task of getting ready to receive my wing kit. I just spent the weekend cleaning and reorganizing the garage so I can actually have room to build the wings and store all the parts that will be arriving soon.
Now I'm thinking about the wing stand. The understanding I have from reading around is that the "standard" stand design involved a couple of 4x4 posts secured to the floor and the ceiling. This design poses a couple of issues for me:
My understanding is also that for a prepunch kit like the -8, the absolute squareness and stability of this stand are not as vital as with the older kits. (hence my use of the "stand" terminology instead of "jig")
With all that in mind, I've been mulling over building a mobile stand. I definitely would like for it to be at least freestanding. Assuming the stand was built sturdily, with good diagonal corner bracing and such, is this going to to provide a stiff enough stand for building my wings? What are the potential issues with doing this, and what can I do to mitigate them as I design this thing?
My general idea is to have an inverted T shape for each end piece. These would be tied together with a 2x6 at top and bottom, parallel to the spars. Then I'd have 2x6s (or maybe 2x4s) that would run under the wing on each side, where I'd have a spot to support the center of the rear spare to keep the wings straight.
Thoughts?
Now I'm thinking about the wing stand. The understanding I have from reading around is that the "standard" stand design involved a couple of 4x4 posts secured to the floor and the ceiling. This design poses a couple of issues for me:
- With three motorcycles in the garage, I pretty much have no choice but to orient the wing stand from front to back in the garage, and thus the garage door interferes with the overhead
- Between the aforementioned motorcycles and the double set of tools that results from having another mechanically inclined housemate, it would be preferable to have a stand that can be moved around if need be
My understanding is also that for a prepunch kit like the -8, the absolute squareness and stability of this stand are not as vital as with the older kits. (hence my use of the "stand" terminology instead of "jig")
With all that in mind, I've been mulling over building a mobile stand. I definitely would like for it to be at least freestanding. Assuming the stand was built sturdily, with good diagonal corner bracing and such, is this going to to provide a stiff enough stand for building my wings? What are the potential issues with doing this, and what can I do to mitigate them as I design this thing?
My general idea is to have an inverted T shape for each end piece. These would be tied together with a 2x6 at top and bottom, parallel to the spars. Then I'd have 2x6s (or maybe 2x4s) that would run under the wing on each side, where I'd have a spot to support the center of the rear spare to keep the wings straight.
Thoughts?