Shop Talk

Each time you install a fastener on your airplane kit, consider whether the head of that fastener (rivet or screw) should protrude above the...

OK, this one is the witch of the bunch. You’ve had two months to download and read all the instructions for Circuitmaker/Traxmaker, and I’m...

Most airports provide provisions to tie down transient aircraft. I’ve seen everything from loops of rebar sticking out of asphalt to cables and ropes...

As a builder of a metal aircraft kit, you no doubt have heard the term “fluting” and fluting pliers. Let’s examine fluting pliers and...

Most of us fly airplanes for fun. I would even venture to say that all KITPLANES® readers understand the fun side of aviation, especially...

I’ve been reading recently through a collection of builder log segments with various descriptions of how the builders notated on their paper plans that...

Tailwheels and their associated linkage should be carefully preflighted. Here’s a partially broken tailwheel chain link that has the potential to cause a complete...

Text and phonetically, yes. But if you will sit down, fasten your seat belt tight and just hold on, I will show you how...

Fly cutting is a great way to put a “finish” on a flat and true face. The sweeping tool marks are not only instantly...

Making a jig to countersink an AEX wedge.