Welcome to the first edition of EAA’s how-to, hands-on series of instructional video for the aircraft builder. Whether you’re a first-time builder or a multi-project veteran… This is the series for you! Included on Hints for Homebuilders – Sheet Metal are almost two hours of detailed instruction and time-saving shortcuts including:

• Sheet Metal Tools 101
• Cutting Aluminum Using a Bandsaw
• Drilling Sheet Metal
• Deburring Sheet Metal
• Cleco 101
• Filing Aluminum
• Rivets 101
• Basic Layout Using a Rivet Fan
• Bending Aluminum Angle with a Wrench
• Drilling out a Driven Rivet
• Drilling out a Pulled Rivet
• Microstop Countersink Basics
• Flush Riveting
• Back Riveting
• Cutting Inside Holes
• Drilling Piano Hinges
• A Jig for Drilling Tubing
• Drilling in Tight Places
• Pull Riveting in Tight Places

Run Time: 100 minutes