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Archives: Purchase Records

  • Reamers and 3M wheels

    I wanted to get #30 and #40 reamers for a while. I also have a single 2″ 3M wheel, and since I’m “saving” money for the move to California I decided to buy another 2″ wheel and a smaller 1″ wheel. I have two C-Frames. I purchased one when I started and a second came…

  • Respirator

    When using the P60G2, you want to be very careful about the fumes. That’s why it’s recommended to use some sort of downdraft table or spray outside when able. Even with that, a respirator is still needed to protect from the Zinc Chromates. I purchased the 3M 7512. It’s a half mask N95 and Organic…

  • First Batch of Primer

    Here in Cedar Rapids we have probably six Sherwin Williams stores in the area. Four household stores, one automotive, and one commercial. I started out looking for the P60G2 at the automotive branch. I gave her the name and explained what it was and the gal gave me a look like I was crazy and…

  • Harbor Fright Paint Stuff

    I needed quite a few things from Harbor Freight for painting. Spray gun, hose fittings, air filters…

  • Final Payments of Empennage and Wings

    It’s finally here! The empennage is in the crating process and the wings are set to follow next week. I made my final payments to Van’s and the kits should ship mid-May. I’m planning on moving out of my small apartment and either renting a house with a garage or a hanger at the airport.…

  • Empennage and Wing Kit

    My first real order! I initially put 25% down, and will pay the remaining 75% when it ships. The expected lead time is 7 months.

  • Van’s Order – More Practice Kits

    After ordering more tools and going through them, I’m getting more and more excited to start building. The hardest thing for me is where to build. Ideally I want to build in my apartment, why? Cheap, comfortable, and accessibility. The problem is the noise of the compressor and riveting. Now that I have a pneumatic…

  • Used tool set

    Used tool set

    I originally purchased only the tools to do the practice kit. But since I’ve decided to build, there are many more tools needed. Van’s has a list of tools needed for the practice kits and for building here. I found someone on VansAirforce.net (VAF) selling a set of tools they had purchased, most of which…

  • Small additions

    I needed some small stuff, part of it for aircraft building and part of it for electronics work which eventually will be aircraft tools!

  • A little something extra

    I’m also a member of a flying club that has a Cessna Skyhawk. When flying cross country I like to use my phone as a secondary source of navigation because it can be easier to use that the Garmin 430. I’ll also use my phone for podcasts or movies or something to keep my mind…