[Garage Dog 65]

Hi Guys,

Haven't gotten much done on the project lately. My airline is in the final stage of adding a new fleet of aircraft and going through FAA proving runs, inspections and in-service approval process. And 2 weeks back we bought 2 additional airlines to add to our operation plus their aircraft - so it's been a little busy at the office. I do read Lat-G every day to keep up on everyone progress - you guys constantly amaze me !

I did receive my bender last week and have it assembled - just haven't bent anything yet. I feel it's an excellent purchase, very well built unit and will work perfect for a project of this size. If I were doing several chassis or purchasing one for a business where speed was an issue - I'd step up to an air/assist that bends 180 degrees. Pro-Tools does make others - and it's all made in the USA which is a real selling point for me. I also purchased the 2020 software and have spent a day or so installing and establishing the specific die ratio and other stuff for the 1.5 die I bought, getting my templates setup and sketching the base chassis design.

Couple hundred feet of DOM .120 tube is on order and I'll be picking it up Thursday !!

I'll get back to the fun stuff this weekend, promise !!

Jim