Using a protractor, measured a 6 degree angle on a piece of card board. After bending the ends of both angles, used this to verify if they were at 6 degrees per the plans. You have to pay attention to the plans here, because the angle is based on the forward portion of the 1/8 inch thick angle. I am learning that you must study every detail of the plans, including the origin and termination points of every line in the drawing.
This site was created to provide friends and family with a vehicle to track my efforts to build a Van's RV 8 Aircraft kit. The dream began in the Summer of 2008. The actual building began in 2009, with the arrival of the empennage or tail kit. I will periodically update the site with photos and comments about my progress.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Template for Measuring the 6 Degree Bend Angle
Using a protractor, measured a 6 degree angle on a piece of card board. After bending the ends of both angles, used this to verify if they were at 6 degrees per the plans. You have to pay attention to the plans here, because the angle is based on the forward portion of the 1/8 inch thick angle. I am learning that you must study every detail of the plans, including the origin and termination points of every line in the drawing.
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