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Drill Guide for Canard Install
Neighbor Phil Hooper's Velocity RG project is making serious progress. With the installation of the canard, it's now almost a complete airplane (sans engine,...
Non-Marring Fluting Pliers
Are your fluting pliers leaving scratches in the aluminum? Here's an easy and quick fix. Cut three pieces of shrink-wrap. Place one on each...
Build A Spark Plug Resistance Tester
Checking resistance is an important part of plug maintenance. By Michel Suire.
Material Matters-Aluminum
Aluminum is usually marked by the manufacturer to indicate the alloy and temper. The markings may also include the lot number and the...
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Rites of Passage
Throughout human history, societal groupings of like-minded people have developed certain requirements for new...
CubCrafters EX-2 363 Walkaround Review
CubCrafters' Brad Damm details all the differences in the EX-2 with the CC 363i...