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A Few of My Favorite Tools
Eric Stewart
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July 20, 2026
Think Like a Builder
Think Like A Builder
Conquering the Magneto
Engine Analytics For Homebuilt Aircraft
Home Shop Wheel-ee
Bob Hadley
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July 20, 2018
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Home shop wheel-ee.
The Creative Homebuilder
Kitplanes
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July 20, 2018
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Make your own pull tester.
Alarm! For Something
Vic Syracuse
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June 14, 2018
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Unlabeled lights.
Best Practices – Fabric
Dave Prizio
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June 14, 2018
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Fabric covering.
Plane and Simple
Jon Croke
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June 14, 2018
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Riveting soft materials.
Home Shop Machinist
Bob Hadley
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June 14, 2018
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Interference.
The Creative Homebuilder
Kitplanes
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June 14, 2018
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Hardened steel mandrels for close-quarters dimple dies.
Weir’s Wires
Jim Weir
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June 14, 2018
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Mil-spec wire isn't just for military aircraft. It's the only kind of wire you want to use in your aircraft, too.
Plane and Simple
Jon Croke
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May 18, 2018
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Rulers move over.
Home Shop Machinist
Bob Hadley
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May 18, 2018
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DROs and VFDs.
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