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Build Table

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Martin Gough

Build Table

Post by Martin Gough »

I will in time begin a build of a 1/4 scale glider and was wondering as a start what different ideas
people have for build tables and fuselage jigs. As a youngster I remember using sundeaka which as
great for pushing pins into. I also have a question around what different covering
are used to protect the plans when being used.

Regards Martin.
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Trevor
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Re: Build Table

Post by Trevor »

Im sure you'll get lots of suggestions, but here goes:
I use an old flush door, faced with cork tiles. Make sure that the tiles are proper flooring grade (at least 6mm thick)- there are lots of flimsy ones sold as wall or wall/floor tiles which are not much use. For light jobs, pins can be pushed into the cork; where a stronger hold is needed a tap with the hammer fixes the pin in the underlying door skin.

For plan protection, I just use old polythene bags (one mattress bag will keep you going for a long time!), or the backing off covering film.
Martin Gough

Re: Build Table

Post by Martin Gough »

Thank you Trevor for the info.
Regards Martin.
FrankS
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Re: Build Table

Post by FrankS »

Sundela board over an old kitchen worktop. For plans protection I use the Slec stuff http://www.slecuk.com/balsa-wood/Plan-P ... SL528.html
alibodin
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Re: Build Table

Post by alibodin »

I use plaster board secured to my work top. Accepts pins nicely and I use cling film to cover the plans.

Alistair
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