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Trimming composites gets the full PPE job. [Credit: Eric Stewart]

A Few of My Favorite Tools

Eric Stewart - July 20, 2026

Lowell Farrand spent years serving as an FAA DAR and is in the EAA Hall of Fame. He offers sound advise to builders. [Credit: Bill Wilson]

Think Like a Builder

Author Bill Wilson takes a break from measuring and cutting the Lexan windshield during his Onex build. [All Images Credit to Bill Wilson]

Think Like A Builder

Conquering the Magneto

Engine Analytics For Homebuilt Aircraft

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir - August 21, 2013 0

The Romex Ranger.

Wire Bundle Lacing

Paul Dye - August 21, 2013 4

Sometimes the old ways are still the best.

Quickly Trimming a Glass Layup

Dan Horton - August 21, 2013 0

An easy way to prevent painful punctures to your fingers.

Cowl Plug Footballs

Bill Repucci - August 21, 2013 0

Nerf footballs give their all for flight safety. By Bill Repucci.

Maintenance Matters: Compression Testing

Dan Horton - July 19, 2013 0

Checking a cylinder’s health.

Quick Mount for a Handheld

Bob Hadley - July 19, 2013 0

Home shop machinist

Shop Tips: Undrilling a Hole in Steel

Dan Horton - July 19, 2013 1

A brass block makes it easy.

Tech Tip

Dan Horton - July 19, 2013 7

Forming a Composite Blister.

Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - June 21, 2013 1

Using tools to make tools. Bob Hadley.

DIY Bond Studs

Robert L. Nuckolls - June 21, 2013 2

Cost-effective ways to restrain wiring and small equipment.

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Three for the money.

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Paul Dye - May 20, 2016 5

Good things come in small packages.