Doug Mowry's Hatz Classic s/n 93

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I taped a string across the fuselage to make sure they fit correctly at the correct height.266 views
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finished template265 views
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Sample cut & fit264 viewsI cut a couple scrap pieces on my band saw to see how they'd fit
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Free of the jig264 views
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Checking fit & position of one of the tubes for the fuse bottom263 viewsWhen I laid out the fuselage lines on the table I included the lines for the bottom members that would be in space above the table. These I marked in red ink. I marked the center line (CL) of the tube and also the forward edge of the tube.
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Modified firewall layout tacked263 views
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Bend at Station 84.00262 views
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Checking fit and alignment prior to tacking261 views
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Ready to cut & fit rest of the forward cross members259 views
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