Practice Toolbox Kit

Finally, after thinking about it for decades, many hours of actively prepping since 9/7/19, and thousands of $$ spent I'm finally at the point where I can start building stuff, not merely thinking about or getting ready to build stuff. So I dove into the tool box kit which I've had for weeks. Like learning any new skill, progress was painfully slow as I carefully followed the included plans, reviewed applicable videos from EAA and Cleaveland Tools, and then went to work on each task. Upon completion of each step I'm left wondering if I've done it correctly and can it be done better, easier or faster? Probably yes on all counts but that's what these practice kits are for. I also did some things not stipulated in the plans like using my new soldering iron to remove specific areas of the blue protective film, and radiusing all sharp corners. My new lightweight cordless screwdriver worked very well at deburring drill holes. I'm not impressed with the manual deburr handle and blade for doing edges. For holes it's OK. It's not an easy tool to use on edges (at least for me) and I found the Scotchbrite 6" and 1" wheel and Scotchbrite pad worked much better. Figuring out the best way to deburr things, dimpling and rivet techniques were all in play. In the end I got both ends plates flush riveted on and am pretty pleased with my effort. The shop heads look good and I haven't had to drill any rivets out, yet. Ever mindful of the adage, "Perfection is the Enemy of Progress," I'll continue tomorrow.