Monday, January 30, 2012

Super Alpha Nosecone Part 2 The Center

Sand the cut top smooth and flat.
Remember I mentioned the first scored circumference line was cut slightly above the 4.6" length? When sanding the top flat, you are getting closer to the final length.

With a fine point pen, find the center and mark with a dot.
This is critical for a centered tip in the final shape. Take your time, measure twice from different sides to make sure of the center.



Start making small chip cuts using the center point as a guide. Keep the flat top area round as you make the chip cuts.
Keep cutting away until you get about 1/16" away from the center point mark.






Rough sand the nose cone using 100 grit on a block.
Concentrate on the final contour, check the nose cone profile print often.

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