Van's RV-8 Build. Ep 001. Horizontal Stabilizer 01. And so, it begins

This is the first video documenting the build of my Van's RV-8 aircraft. Today marks the first step in a journey that's sure to take many years. First up: horizontal stabilizer. About 5 hours total in the aero factory today. This work was performed on 12/11/2022. TOOLS Acetone wash bottle - https://amzn.to/3Xhe22p Milbar safety wire pliers - https://amzn.to/3CH9eKp Safety wire (.032) - https://amzn.to/42OZGaW Tube bender - https://amzn.to/42UWomm Wireless borescope - https://amzn.to/3PofXAr Digital scale - https://amzn.to/3Xljema Self-etching primer - https://amzn.to/46dGdmW Popsicle sticks - https://amzn.to/3NlOWe6 Fly cutter - https://amzn.to/3NAzI6t Metal bandsaw blade (62") - https://amzn.to/3NCm96E Torque seal - https://amzn.to/3JpqPtV Foam cutter - https://amzn.to/42PynwT Center punch set - https://amzn.to/46dGrdM Drill stop set - https://amzn.to/466IGQ6 Torque wrench - https://amzn.to/42R3EzL Locking caster wheels - https://amzn.to/3pmv7LM Boelube lubricant - https://amzn.to/43QLhw1 Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians - https://amzn.to/46kD8lc Dead blow hammer - https://amzn.to/42R3Wql California Air Tools compressor - https://amzn.to/3NGeMLA Tungsten bucking bar - https://amzn.to/449Hh9D Center finding ruler - https://amzn.to/3qRbk7U Leveling caster wheels - https://amzn.to/3XjacpF Nylon vise jaws - https://amzn.to/3NixLdx Cordless screwdriver - https://amzn.to/3NkEkw6 Flange yoke - https://shorturl.at/iHMNV No-hole yoke - https://shorturl.at/qAFLZ Angle drill attachment - https://shorturl.at/itKRY Disc and belt sander - https://amzn.to/3ped4Yh Pop rivet gun - https://amzn.to/43QWnRC Heat gun - https://amzn.to/3CGfq5s Wood shims - https://amzn.to/3Pvf8pk 6" benchtop buffer - https://amzn.to/3CBa1wq AN bolt gauge - https://shorturl.at/wyMW0 Rivet fan - https://shorturl.at/dzIL2 Digital angle finder - https://amzn.to/3Nlthmz 12" combo square/ruler - https://amzn.to/43NJzeJ 6" ruler (64ths increments) - https://amzn.to/3CC9iLc Digital calipers - https://amzn.to/3CC01mH Edge marker block - https://shorturl.at/kpyT0 BOOKS Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians - https://amzn.to/46kD8lc PLANS EAA Chapter 1000 Worktables plans - https://shorturl.at/nAHSZ #vansaircraft #homebuiltaircraft #cleavelandaircrafttools #aircraftspruce