Brief Description: Completed bending center spar webs (front & rear)
I got on a roll and decided to charge ahead and make my center spar webs (front and rear). I am really proud of these parts, as they came out perfectly. I did ruin my first attempt at the fairly tricky front web with three precise bends. I allowed myself some extra developed length (350mm when 322mm was specified). That, however, was not enough to keep on edge of the web from slipping in my brake on the first bend. Drat. Thankfully I had some additional .032 aluminum so I just cut out a new (and wider blank --- 400mm) and this time it worked as planned. When I was finished, I couldn't resist stacking the webs, spar caps and spacers to get a sense of how this piece will look when complete. I can already tell that this part will be a hefty component. Given its vital role in keeping the wings on the airplane, I wouldn't have it any other way!
Side view of web and spar cap "sandwich"
End view, showing nesting of the two webs and the spar cap placement
