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Check the it of both elevators at this time.
Once checked, remove the elevators.
17.
Use a small strip of the clear packaging ma-
terial and slide it between the joiner wire and
stabilizer. Make sure the packing material
is cut so it does not obstruct the hinge slot.
Use a small piece of low-tack tape to hold the
packing material in position.
he clear packing material is used to prevent
accidentally gluing the elevators or joiner
wire to the stabilizer.
18.
Mix a small amount of 15-minute epoxy. Use
a toothpick to apply epoxy to the joiner wire.
19.
Use a toothpick to apply epoxy to the stabi-
lizer where it contacts the joiner wire.
20.
Fit the elevators back into position. Remove
the T-pins and slide the elevators tightly
against the stabilizer. Use a paper towel and
isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess epoxy
before it begins to cure.
21.
Check the alignment of the elevators in re-
lationship to the stabilizer at the tips. here
should be enough gap between the balance
tab and stabilizer to they can move freely.
Do not use CA accelerator when gluing
hinges. he CA must be allowed to soak into
each hinge to provide the greatest bond be-
tween the hinges and surrounding wood.
22.
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