The first use of the DRDT-2 dimpling device was on the vertical stabilizer skins.
A spare tablesaw base with 2×4″ mounts was adjusted so the height of the C-frame bottom was level with the top of my EAA-1000 workbenches.
Laying a 5/8inch sheet of MDF on the bench top provides a seamless surface to the DRDT-2. This picture shows the MDF will support the skin exactly level with the male die for the dimpling operation.
This setup allowed us to dimple with the skin resting on the bench top (saved me from building a special platform just for the DRDT-2 for this purpose). The process went quickly and the results were excellent. When properly setup, the DRDT-2 will produce a uniform dimple every time.
