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The Home Machinist
Using a real computer-assisted design (CAD) program to design your panel has multiple benefits.
Cables and Pulleys
Even though many planes have most of their flight controls actuated by pushrods and...
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 7)
Author Bob Fritz explains how to set up a vacuum-bagging operation in your home shop, using readily available equipment and supplies, which will get you great results on small- to medium-size parts. The object is to mechanically squeeze out excess epoxy for a good-ratio part with maximum weight savings and strength.