Jig Assembly

Before you can skin the stabs, you have to construct a jig. Usually they are made out of wood, but wood can warp and the wood we get now days is junk. I got one made from steel and it's not lite. It weighs about 750 lbs when all said and done but it's plumb and square. That's all that matters when building the tail. Everything needs to be solid while I drill on the skins. You can see the mounts bolted down to the cross member. This is where the stab connects. I started working on it and ran out of steam pretty quick when I found out the bolts that hold the frame together are too short. I don't know what I used before but they are not in the bag. Another trip to the hardware store tomorrow for some longer bolts. Stuff like this never ends.