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Old 03-10-2016, 05:18 PM
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Default 3 CS cages

Similar to David's comment about the drills I have the same setup for my CS cages. A #40 and #30 that I set and leave alone. I verify that things are good before I use them, but this way I don't have to reset the proper depth each time I swap sizes. The third CS cage gets reset a lot as I'm swapping for the odd ball screw, pull rivet, etc.
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Old 03-10-2016, 06:07 PM
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A drill for each size #30 and #40 is nice. Make one a palm drill.
A slow cordless drill for countersinking.
And my favorite, they are not cheap, but a Nova 90 degree angle drill is invaluable.
Also a spring loaded center punch, and as others have said, one speed deburrer for each person, and 3-4 cleco pliers.
One rivet gun should be enough, get a 3x.
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Old 03-15-2016, 09:14 PM
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Multiple drills is a good thing, and lightweight if you can (love the Ryobi). Experience has taught us that having multiple batteries for said drill(s) is critical. Nothing like getting three holes from the end of countersinking whatever essential part in prep for riveting and having the drill go dead with no backup. Beer break!
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Old 03-16-2016, 07:41 AM
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... Two people will make it go faster for sure but I would guess you will rarely run into conflicts of needing the same tool at the same time if you plan it out. There is so much to do....
I could see having two drills and cleko pliers.
Zackly. 95% of my build was solo, but having two good air drills, plus a battery-powered one, was VERY handy for me. And 2 or 3 cleco pliers is a must. My other "double down" was open end and box end wrenches in 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2". The two air drills let you keep a drill bit in one and a deburring tool in the other. Wow, does that save time!
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