Great Planes Gee Bee Profile 40 Kit - GPMA0485 - Manual (Page 4)

On our workbench, we have three 11" Great Planes
Easy-Touch Bar Sanders, equipped with 80, 150 and
220-grit sandpaper This setup is all that is required
for almost any sanding task We also keep some
320-grit wet-or-dry sandpaper handy for finish sanding
before covering
Elev = Elevator Fuse = Fuselage
LE = Leading Edge (front) LG = Landing Gear
Ply = Plywood Stab = Stabilizer
TE = Trailing Edge (rear) " = Inches
Balsa Basswood Plywood
Great Planes Easy-Touch Bar Sanders are made from
lightweight extruded aluminum and can be found at most
hobby shops They are available in five sizes - 5-1/2"
(GPMR6169) for those tight, hard-to-reach spots;
11" (GPMR6170) for most general purpose sanding, and
22" (GPMR6172), 33" (GPMR6174) and 44" (GPMR6176)
for long surfaces such as wing leading edges The
Easy-Touch Adhesive-Backed Sandpaper comes in
2" x 12' rolls of 80-gnt (GPMR6180), 150-grit (GPMR6183),
180-grit (GPMR6184) and 220-grit (GPMR6185) and an
assortment of 5-1/2" long strips (GPMR6189) for the short
bar sander The adhesive-backed sandpaper is easy to
apply and remove from your sanding bar when it's time
for replacement
This setup is all that is required for almost any sanding
task Custom sanding blocks can be made from balsa or
hardwood blocks and dowels for sanding difficult to
reach spots.
1 Unroll the plan sheet, then re-roll the plan inside-out to
make it lie flat.
2. Sort through the sticks and sheets grouping them by
size Masking tape can be used to bundle matching sheets
and sticks Using a felt tip or ball point pen lightly write the
part name or size on each piece or bundle Refer to the
parts list and plans for sizes and quantities Use the die-cut
patterns shown on page 5 to identify the die cut parts and
mark them before removing them from the sheet Save all
scraps If any of the die-cut parts are difficult to remove, do
not force them! Instead, cut around the parts with a hobby
knife or lightly sand the back of the sheet After removing
the die cut parts use your sanding block to lightly sand the
edges to remove any die-cutting irregularities
3 Work on a flat surface Cover the plan with waxed paper
or Great Planes Plan Protector material to prevent glue
from sticking to it.
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