More clamps please

[Gage]

[Classic Finn]

Gage umm, how many clamps does it take to build a Kit in reality? Id say there are about 32 or 34 clamps there. Couldnt tell for sure when we counted.
Each time we count we see more..

What did you use to cut your aluminum? plain shears or? How thick is the aluminum?

That is going to be one nice tear

Classic Finn

[Gage]

I just got back from Lowe's. Got 4 more squeeze clamps. As far as what I used to cut the alum. I first glued the 1/4 sht birch ply (that was already rough cut) to the .040 5052 al sht and then rough trimmed the alum with a saber saw. I'll use a router with a guide to finish trim the the ply & skin at the same time to match the profile.

[mechmagcn]

Gage, how well does the router trim aluminum? That has been one of my concerns when I install the side skins on my tear.

[Juneaudave]

That look's GREAT!!! Don't space out and fergit to cut a door!!!

[Gage]

Gage, how well does the router trim aluminum? That has been one of my concerns when I install the side skins on my tear.

Jeff, I'm using a Bosch Palm Router and a 3/8 cutter with a pilot to cut the door opening, high speed and it cuts it like butter. I use a 1/2 cutter with pilot to do all my other trim. Like that, my skins are .040 5052. Pretty soft stuff so you have to watch for it gumming up. I rough cut my profile down to between an 1/8" to 1/4" (with saber saw) of final trim. So your not taking a big bit when routing. I used a Roto-Zip when I cut the sunroof on my tear and the roof skin was .062. Again, no problem but I just love the Palm Router.


Dave, do I really need a door on the left side. It didn't come with one and my sister only needs one door to get in and out. Besides, that's a good short cut to take without making a mistake.


Oh, and Heikki, there are 37 clamps holding that skin in place, and could have used more. You never have enough clamps. When I'm finished, I think I'm going to put them on EBAY as experienced clamps.

[mechmagcn]

Gage, that's the same router that I bought for building my tear. My 2 HP Craftsman decided to take a dump on the last project. The smaller routers are so much easier to handle when you are working somewhere besides on a table. I'll try the rough cut on the aluminum and flush cut it with the router, thanks.

[Classic Finn]

See Gage. We were right. We count them clamps and seem like they reproduce on every count

Is the aluminum glued onto the sides or is it floating by the trim moulding?


Experienced Clamps

Classic Finn