VincentJ

Well Tom, I was glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I read your post because it would have been coming out of my nose I laughed so hard!

When I got home today, I thought I would get the landing gear block epoxied in place so I wouldn't have to wait for it to dry tomorrow since I am not going to work. It's worth the time to make sure the gear is mounted absolutely "dead nuts" square on the block so the plane will track straight later.

Photo #1 shows the layout lines and where the three (10-32 Allen head cap screws supplied in kit) holes are to go. I used my drill press to ensure the holes were drilled straight. (Note: I used some scrap wood under the gear block to prevent tear-out.) Placing the block back into position, I noticed that both tri-stock pieces we going to interfere with the two end holes. Photo #3 shows the outline of the holes. With the block back in position I used the already drilled straight holes of the gear block to guide me with my electric drill to drill (photo #4). The block was once again removed and "T" nuts were epoxied in place. To ensure none of the epoxy accidentally got in the threads, I rolled up some tape and placed them in the "T" nut openings. Add a few clamps for holding power and I'm done!