Paul Eastham's RV-9A

10/30/2003

4 hours: Decided that the two rivets from yesterday sucked as well, and made too much of a gap with the spar. After driving another, I drilled all three out. I switched to another rib and it formed a gap too. Then I realized I could squeeze those rivets and it happened AGAIN. I am beginning to think it is unavoidable since the layers of metal are so thin here.

Any more drilling rivets out and I am going to scream. I've asked the mailing list if this is ok and will probably call Van's in the morning...

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