I started off with re-making the F-729C angle as I have lots of 0.063 x 3/4x 3/4" angle now. I quickly turned that one out.
Next I started on the F-711C horizontal stabilizer bars. I drew the line down the center, and then marked half so I could cut two equal length pieces.
I then began drawing out all the measurements and started drilling the required holes at #40. I took the assembly apart and rechecked all dimensions and cleaned up ends on the sanding station. Once I was happy with everything I re-cleco'd the pieces together and started to open up the holes to 1/8". Then it all fell apart. The drillbit sucked the material up into the drill press and ruined the holes in both pieces. I am numb.....and in shock. I just can't seem to do anything right.
I decided to take a break and have lunch, No sense jumping into another piece being rattled. After a couple of hours, I decided to work a little bit more, a "get back up on the horse". I fabricated the F-710B angle.
I managed to get it back drilled to the F-710 bulkhead. Looks like I will need to fine tune the angle to get it radius'd to fit the tabs on the 710 bulkhead.
One item of note, the part quality from vans on the F-710 bulkhead isn't that great. Looks as if the punch press almost took another round out of the piece and put some gouges on the metal. Being this area takes some structural load, I'm not so comfortable using the piece.
