New workshop, new table

Following the move to my new workshop, I went ahead and built an EAA Chapter 1000 standard table.  As per the suggestion of a fellow builder, I constructed the table top with a two inch overhang on each side, which will allow parts to be clamped to the table if necessary.  I was very pleased with the results, and the table has turned out to be a terrific addition to the workshop.  I like the table so much, I may build another one in the future if necessary.

Inventory

I finished the inventory this evening, and everything is present.  I also organized the workshop a bit more, preparing for my future tools delivery.  I'm going to build one EAA table - a project I'm anxious to start.  That will give me two good sized work surfaces, and a reasonable amount of storage on the shelf under the EAA table.   One table will be used to prepare parts (it will have the vise, bench grinder, and other tools), and the second will be used for component assembly.  I'll see how functional this arrangement is when I start working on the rear spar of the horizontal stab.  I may construct a jig for the empennage if space permits, although I know several builders who did not use one at all on the tail surfaces, and theirs turned out well due to the pre-punched components Vans now ships.  I've heard the jig does make riveting the assembly together a bit easier though.

I've been studying the empennage section of the preview plans a fair amount, and I believe I have a good understanding of the first steps I will need to make.  It takes a little practice to understand how everything is labeled on the plans, but I'm starting to feel comfortable with the process I'll be following.

Small empennage box contents

Vans does a great job of organizing everything