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Skinning the outer wing panels

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Putting the skins on has been fairly straight forward.Just follow the instructions on the plans.
I started each side from the trailing edge and worked toward the leading edge applying a cleco to each rib before drilling the next row .
For the leading edge section I will only up drill to a #31 drill bit so that the resulting hole after dimpling will not get to big and sloppy for the rivet.
I will be using a c-frame to accomplish the dimpling.
It does not show it but the wing is resting on 2 2X4's fastened to the table that have carpet wrapped around the edge. .

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Using the c-frame to dimple is a joy.
Three taps with a hammer and you can hear the tone change on the third signifying your done.
I bought my dies from Cleveland tools.
I did one whole panel both sides in about 20 minutes.Awesome tool.

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The dies which I purchased from Cleveland tools also do an excellent job.The
c-frame….priceless

Short Video of the C-frame in use.As can be seen it is very quick
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After dimpling the skins I moved on to the ribs.For this I used a rivet squeezer with the dimple dies inserted in the yoke I purchased a reduced diameter female die and removed material from the nose of the squeezer so that it would fit into tight places http://www.cleavelandtool.com/Small-Dia-Female-Die-1_8-Rivet/productinfo/DIE4264S/#.U3qRZv0guf8
The next photo shows it better.

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I probably shaved about a quarter inch off the nose.Here it's about an eighth of an inch from touching the side of the rib.

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Bottom of the left outer wing skin riveted.I have to leave the upper side clecoed asI live in Canada and the interior has to be inspected before I close it up.