Chris,
I had the same problem. A 8x20 ft trailer is more than I had. First
there is a manual titled "Moldless Composite Sandwich 3rd Edition" sold by
Aircraft Spruce. In there they have you build a work platform instead of a
large bench. The reason why that worked for me is that it was easier to
stow than a large bench. You have to make it flat and rigid enough to make
thing straight. I put mine on a roll around work bench on the patio when I
was building my boat. I built my roll around bench with storage space under
it for wood tools. I had to cover everything every day from the weather.
You could use your shed with an awning or something for the extended
length. After I built my boat and installed the stub wing spars with gear I
continued building in the back yard. If you could roll yours in and out of
the shed that would be better. An 8x20 trailer would of course handle
everything, I don't know how hot you get in the summer. The reason why that
composite manual is good is that it is the basic Burt Rutan composite
construction manual which was my basic guide. Every step of construction
presents its challenges and working them out is a rewarding part of the
build.
Good luck, Larry Bell
On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM, Chris Prata via KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org
> wrote:
> HI All,
> I am getting closer to my 25 year dream to build a KR1. The only obstacle
> is a workshop. I do have a 20x30 fabric hangar at the airport but it is not
> sealed at the bottom (this is by design for wind load protection) and it is
> 30 mins away. My yard is extremely small, and has a 10x10 shed which is
> obviously not big enough. I am not sure I could expand it, and would need
> special permission I think because it is against the property line.
> I was THINKING to get a 8x20 cargo trailer and just use that. A KR1 is
> only ~12-13ft long tail to spinner. This would allow a 24" bench at the
> front end. The width WAF to WAF is what, 4ft or so?
> The other option was for us to sell and move to a house with a garage or
> basement, but for a couple reasons that may not be wise (besides, we have
> this house just how we want it, and everything has been fixed).
> It does seem very key to have the work space at home so as to put that
> couple hours in here and there which would never happen off site.
> Thoughts and Ideas on min build-space would be welcome!
> Thanks and happy building/flying!
>
> Chris
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