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A builder can’t be faulted for thinking this part, dimensioned to 64ths of an inch and .001 of a millimeter, is critical, but the precise dimensions spring from the designer setting the CAD program’s auto dimensioning resolution far too low.

Measuring: Go To Lengths To Get It Right

Kerry Fores - November 20, 2025 0

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Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - October 22, 2013 0

Machines! Part 2.

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Editor’s Log

Randall Brink - April 13, 2026 0

The building and flying season ahead.

Firewall Forward: Electrical Systems, Part 2

Dave Prizio - April 21, 2013 0

Alternators, busses, breakers and fuses form the core of aircraft electrical systems. Here’s what you need to know to install them correctly.

Propeller Balancing

Dave Anders - February 24, 2022 14

Here’s what you need to know to get the smoothest results.