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Posts by Bob Collins
Bob Collins
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Bob worked for Minnesota Public Radio for 27 years, until his retirement in 2019. He now lives to give baseballs to kids as an usher at Target Field, works on an airplane he is building, and a camper he bought for Oshkosh.
“Gonna Finish This Sucker”
Bob Collins
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June 19, 2020
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Sam Kurtz set out to build an RV-7A. It ended up restoring him.
In Case You Missed It
Material Matters-Aluminum
Bob Hadley
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January 22, 2016
2
Aluminum is usually marked by the manufacturer to indicate the alloy and temper....
Metal Magic: Driving and Squeezing Countersunk Rivets
Kitplanes
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May 28, 2021
1
Paul Dye explains how to both drive and squeeze flush rivets and offers handy tips to getting good, repeatable results.
Garage Shop on Steroids
Bob Hadley
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December 16, 2013
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Garage shop on steroids.
Maintenance Matters
Dave Prizio
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November 20, 2015
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Maintenance for an extended journey.