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Bob Hadley

Bob Hadley
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Bob Hadley is the R&D manager for a California-based consumer products company. He holds a Sport Pilot certificate and a Light-Sport Repairman certificate with inspection authorization for his Jabiru J250-SP.

Home Shop Machinist

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Spline-al tap.

Home Shop Machinist

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Welding table.

Welding

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If you're going to get a welder for aircraft work, it should be a TIG machine.

Layout

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Rare is the occasion when you make a part in the home shop without some sort of layout work.

Home Shop Machinist

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Nibblers.

Spin Class

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Spin class.

Home Shop Machinist

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Daily grind.

Home Shop Machinist

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Conrad Norquist shows how the 6061 tubes supplied with Airdrome Aeroplanes kits are easily bent using wood templatesMechanics from aviation's golden age did...

Parallels, Stops, and Travel Limiters

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Although the title might suggest it, this is not about parallel parking, speeding tickets, or driving of any kind.

Home Shop Machinist

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Trail of crumbs.

In Case You Missed It

Theory vs. Practice

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My mom once told me that when she and dad got married, she had...

What’s New

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A glare shield for Garmin GPS units; Sportair USAs certified pre-owned LSA program; quick reference for aera and AV8OR Ace; Better Half VW announces Legal Eagle XL. Edited by Mary Bernard.

Repetition

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Repetition is a big part of building an airplane. Fortunately, for many builders, it is also good for the soul.

Getting Organized

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Documentation—a dreaded word. But one we can’t live without.