Required Tools

What tools from Van's site that are stated to be needed to build an RV are required to build the empennage? I'm wondering whether I need all of those tools or just some of them and then pick up the remainder along the way in the build process. I'm trying not to have to drop $2k+ on tools from the jump.

* 2X and 3X Rivet Gun , or 3X Rivet Gun Only **
* E-Z Change Spring
* Air Swivel Regulator
* 1" Dia. Flush Set **
* 3/32" Cupped Set 3.5"
* 1/8" Cupped Set 3.5" **
* 3/16" Cupped Set 3.5" (only for fabricating spar)
* Double Offset Cupped Set
* Mini Bucking Bar 1 lb. **
* Anvil Bucking Bar 1.9 lb.
* Footed Bucking Bar 2.2 lb.
* Microstop Countersink Unit **
* #40 Countersink - 3/32" Rivet **
* #30 Countersink - 1/8" Rivet
* #8 Countersink - #8 Screw
* #10 Countersink - #10 Screw
* Wiss Snips Left & Straight **
* Wiss Snips Right & Straight **
* Air Drill
* #40 Drill Bits (for 3/32" rivets) **
* #30 Drill Bits (for 1/8" rivets) **
* #19 Drill Bit
* #12 Drill Bit
* 12" #40 Drill Bit
* 12" #30 Drill Bit
* Deburr Tool **
* Cleco Pliers **
* 4 Cleco Clamps -1/2" Jaws
* 4 Cleco Clamps -1" Jaws
* Pop Rivet Tool **
* 2 Screwdriver Bits - Size #2
* Hand Squeezer / 3" Yoke
* 1/8" Universal Cupped Set
* 3/16" Universal Cupped Set
* Flat Set 1/2" x 1/8" ** (**2 required)
* Flat Set 3/8" x 1/8"
* 3/32" Rivet Dimple Die **
* 1/8" Rivet Dimple Die
* #8 ScrewDimple Die
* 24" Stainless Rule
* Unibit 1/4" - 3/4" by 1/16 ths
* Permanent Markers ** ("Sharpie" Xtra or Ulta Fine Point)
* 3M Cut & Polishing Wheel 6"
* Hearing Protector
* Safety Glasses
* 325 Cleco Fastners - 3/32" ** (** 30 required)
* 175 Cleco Fastners - 1/8" ** (** 10 required)
* Deburring Set - Large Holes
* Edge Deburring Bit
* Fluting Pliers
* Rivet Cutter
* Air Tool Oil
* File Card / Brush
* 10" Vixen File
* C-Frame Riveting Tool

Check out Cleveland's RV Empanage kit. Yep, $759.00! The only thing s I haven't used are the sheetmetal snips (Used Band Saw & Dremel-In my opinion, both are indespensible.) I have a 9VDC DeWalt drill-haven't used the air drill. I borrowed a C frame. The only thing that comes to mind that I would add is a hand squeezer. Cleveland's tools seem to be a little better quality than some of the other suppliers- My opinion.

Derrell
RV7QB Finish

Check out Avery Kit

It's a big hit up front, but I went with the Avery Builders Kit (minus the drill as I use my Rigid 18V.) I built it into my budget and bought it before my tail kit. (I did purchase a learners kit to begin practicing, but if you can take a class you get the kit as part of your enrollment.)

The kit has almost everything I should need for the entire kit, so I won't be spending money later in the project when I need it for things like parts, avionics, etc. Also, it's really nice to reach in the tool box and know I have the tool I need.

Hope the 2 cents help. BTW, where in TX are you?

Mike
RV-7A Empennage (Horizontal Stab)
http://websites.expercraft.com/ltmikey/

No Tools?

If you dont want to buy tools come to RV Central. I will let you use mine while we are building your RV.
Cheers