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Books and Tools for Building an RV Experimental Aircraft |
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First Required Tool for Building an RV: |
A Brain (use your noodle) -
A rarely used tool by some builders, as we have seen by reading some of the goodies on various RV Group postings.
RULE #1: Real men don't need no stinking instructions(or help)! (WRONG!)
Always be ready to ask for help from other builders and to learn how to think outside the box.
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Books - Back to the TOP!
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AeroElectric Connection - Bob Nuckolls
AeroElectric Connection, by Bob Nuckolls is the number one resource for the design, installation,
or restoration of an aircraft electrical system. It is complete, thorough, and easy to understand.
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Kit Airplane Construction
Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive
resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes.
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Clecos/Fasteners - Back to the TOP!
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3/32" Clecos
I ended up with about 1,200 of these guys, but still ran out now and then.
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Cleco Pliers
I bought 3 of these, for "visitors" who want to stand around and talk. I put them to work.
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Compressors - Back to the TOP!
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30-Gallon Belt Driven Air Compressor
This is the compressor that I should have bought. The motor requires oil to be added to it occasionally and drives
the compressor unit with a belt. It's much quieter and lasts longer than the non-oiled compressor.
The cost is about the same as well. I'll get one when I build my next RV.
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Air Control Gauge (regulator)
You'll drive yourself nuts changing your air driven tools out and resetting pressures.
I bought several of these regulators and put them inline on the garage wall. One set for drilling, one for painting and one for riveting.
Starting with highest setting first and then working my way down.
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Air Swivel Regulator
This Air Swivel Regulator is handy for tweeking the air pressure right at the rivet gun.
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Rivet Guns - Back to the TOP!
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Rivet Gun (2X)
I have heard that some builders ordered a 2X Rivet Gun (which doesn't hit as hard as the 3X) and then had to order the
3X Rivet Gun to get the punch they needed for the larger rivets.
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Rivet Gun (2X)
The 3X Rivet Gun is more powerful for situations where you need more ooomph (is that a word?).
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Bucking Bars - Back to the TOP!
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Bucking Bar
I used this bucking bar the most. I have other bucking bars, but only bought others when I ran into tough spots that the regular bar couldn't handle.
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Rivet Sets - Back to the TOP!
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Rivet Set
These guys will handle all the rivets to be driven.
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Back Rivet Set
These rivet sets are used for back riveting flush rivets on RV control surfaces and other homebuilts.
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Air Swivel Regulator
This Air Swivel Regulator is handy for tweeking the air pressure right at the rivet gun.
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Drilling - Back to the TOP!
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Microstop Countersink Kit W/Pilot Cutter
Some rivets and screws have to be put in flush with the surface you're working on. This cool tool allows
you put in multiple countersinks that are all the same depth, thanks to the adjustable cage around
the countersink bit. It's used with a pneumatic drill.
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Dimpling and Squeezing Rivets - Back to the TOP!
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Rivet Length And Shop Head Gauge Set
Set of four shop head gauges plus one rivet length gauge for -3, -4, -5, and -6 rivets.
Measures rivet length as well as minimum height and minimum diameter of shop heads after
setting. Works for both universal head and flush rivets.
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3 inch Hand Rivet Squeezer
This 3 inch Hand Rivet Squeezer should be able to handle the majority of the rivets in the building process.
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Painting - Back to the TOP!
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Metal Working Tools - Back to the TOP!
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120-Volt 6-Inch Bench Grinder
You don't need an expensive bench grinder, especially since you'll be working with light aluminum.
Remove one wheel and replace it with a Scotch-Brite Deburring wheel.
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9 Inch Band Saw
This is a small band saw. It's all you need for cutting aluminum.
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