Still Framing, But Getting Close To Glue...

THE FRAME IS ALMOST READY! I need to cut out the center of the top and base. I need to recut one of the struts that shattered on the bottom.

But the skin fit perfectly. I duct taped the skin together so I had an idea as to whether the base, center circle, and top were the right size. I fit each as I cut them. Then after those three were cut, I assembled the frame using the struts from yesterday and the leg supports. My daughter helped hold the frame together since I was assembling it with out glue. In the assembly of it, I decided to recut the C strut. Never-the-less, I could use it for the moment. Everything went together well.

The frame stood a half inch above the top of the skin, but only because I had not made any cuts into the top. I didn't have skins quite lined up right, but because they were so snug, I couldn't really turn them.

But the good news is that, pending how the cutting goes tomorrow, I could be ready to glue Tuesday. I'm hoping anyway.

Cheers,

Scott