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ORIGINAL: sebo

I taped 8 pieces of accoustic ceiling tile 2' x 4' to a hollow door (using packaging tape) over 12 years ago. I stacked them 2 deep.
The edges are starting to show some wear now but no matter where I stick a pin, it holds. It has some nicks and dings in it but that can be expected over a 12 year period.
I bet I could take the tiles off the door and flip them over and get another 12 years out of it.
I build a lot. I have a couple of dozen in the hanger. I like kits and scratch builds. I do have two arfs and I have found out that they are really a lot cheaper than building a kit. BUT, the kit is entirely MY build and any changes I make are for my gratification.
It's nice to have a lot of planes but I sometimes wonder if I will ever fly them all.
It's good to hear that someone else is getting ready for a build. Attached are a couple of photos of my building board.
Resting on a table, it can be spun around like a Lazy Susan for ease of working both sides from the same spot thus keeping your tools handy.
Good luck with all your builds,
Ron