Every screw needs a place to go, and for many metal airplanes, that’s into a nutplate. KITPLANES editor at large Paul Dye shows you how to install nutplates the right way.
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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook offers an explanation of how the annual Aircraft Buyer's Guides are assembled, and his attempts to enhance the usefulness and relevance of the information provided.
Great demo.
One thing somewhat related came to mind: What do you use to keep your drill bits sharp?
Learning to sharpen your drill bits is a great skill to master and very satisfying. Ask around and I’m sure there will be someone who will teach you the theory as well as the actual practice.