Bob Hadley, Author at KITPLANES

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Bob Hadley is the R&D manager for a California-based consumer products company. He holds a Sport Pilot certificate and a Light-Sport Repairman certificate with inspection authorization for his Jabiru J250-SP.

Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - January 20, 2014 0

Kermit Weeks hangar—EAA’s home shop.

Garage Shop on Steroids

Bob Hadley - December 16, 2013 0

Garage shop on steroids.

Cutting Aluminum on the Table Saw

Bob Hadley - November 8, 2013 0

The first time I watched someone cut a one-inch thick slab of 7075 aluminum with a table saw, I thought, "You must be...

Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - October 22, 2013 0

Machines! Part 2.

Tools for the Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - September 20, 2013 1

Thinking of setting up a home machine shop?

Quick Mount for a Handheld

Bob Hadley - July 19, 2013 0

Home shop machinist

Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - June 21, 2013 1

Using tools to make tools. Bob Hadley.

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