Vince Homer
Making Sandable Foam Glue/Filler
An epoxy alternative thats easier to work with for low-stress, structural applications.
Build Your Own Leak-Down Tester
Converting a Harbor Freight compression tester for aircraft engine use.
In Case You Missed It
Around the Patch
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook discusses his recent visit to a Zenith Aircraft factory workshop where he had the pleasure of flying some airplanes and pulling some rivets.
The Home Machinist
If your hacksaw has been relegated to the bottom of your toolbox, chances are its because you don't know how to use it properly. Author Bob Fritz offers a primer on the subject that may make you think more highly of this underused tool. A discussion of cam construction and keyless chucks rounds out this installment.
Around the Patch
Editor in Chief Marc Cook was skeptical early on about using the Primary Category to address the problem of over-reliance on commercial builder assistance. But further consideration made him think it may have a role to play in the FAAs revised guidance.
Buying a Used Homebuilt: Budget, Mission, and Skill
Be sure to consider budget, mission, experience, insurance, and training.