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Old 10-17-2015, 05:47 PM
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Default There are some differences...

When you get to the wing kit you're going to need about 300 copper clecos (⅛"). The ratio of silver to copper clecos for the -12 is roughly the inverse of what you probably already have. Lots of copper, not so many silver.
There are several places, including right away in the stabilator spar assembly, where you need a 120 degree ⅛" countersink for the flush pop rivets.
You more than likely do have most of the tools. It would be a very good idea to closely peruse the RV-12 tool kits advertised by Avery, Cleaveland, Isham, et al, to discover what you don't have.
A couple "don't be without it" items: Pneumatic rivet puller (check), Cleaveland Main Squeeze, Avery 5012 "Close Quarter Rivet Puller Tool."
About that last item...the foto on their site can be confusing. What you want is the little steel bar thingy under the puller. Absolutely a must. For that matter, it is best to also have that puller shown in the same foto, even though it costs a kidney. Those two doodads save a whole lot of bad words. Definitely worth it IMHO.
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Old 10-17-2015, 07:24 PM
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Thanks for the good advice John.

I had 288 copper clecos so I ordered 100 more from Avery. I also ordered the very pricey rivet puller from them. Both of these I ordered two or 3 weeks ago. You can say I was a bit confident that I was going to build the 12. The flight with Alex sealed the deal.

I have two hand and a pneumatic rivet squeezers, though I'd like to get the Cleveland main squeeze, it is hard to justify.

Monday I will order the close quarter rivet puller tool from Avery, as you suggest.
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Old 10-17-2015, 09:44 PM
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Gary,
Be glad to loan you my Cleveland squeezer. Its not like I need it right now. Let me know when you are ready for it.
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Old 10-18-2015, 08:41 AM
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Thank you for the offer Alex, you are the best. I'll see how things go with my old school rivet squeezers once the tail kit arrives.

Forgot to mention in my earlier post, you built one excellent 12, your workmanship is top notch.
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