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01-04-2010, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: St Lucie County, FL
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Buying Tools
Air Drill
What do think of the drill in the link?
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01-04-2010, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Air Drill
I would first research a little more and find out the RPM rating of that model.
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01-04-2010, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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For building an RV, get yourself a decent 1/4" palm drill. The small size and weight will reduce fatigue and fit in tight places. I have a CP palm drill and a larger 3/8 CP air drill I bought off e-bay. I have yet to use the 3/8 drill on the plane. On the flip-side, you would have to pry the 1/4" palm drill from my cold dead hand to get it. Just spend the $125 on a decent CP palm drill on move on.
http://www.averytools.com/pc-749-98-...alm-drill.aspx
I also have a portable electric drill I use all the time for countersinks, step drills ect. Having a low-speed drill around also is a plus.
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01-04-2010, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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This looks like an even better deal for a few more $$. I would go with the 4000rpm model if you have a good air supply. This is also supposed to have a great teasing trigger.
http://www.averytools.com/pc-947-98-...ir-drills.aspx
I love my CP, but I wouldn't mind a faster drill and the CP does not have a good teasing trigger.
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01-04-2010, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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looks heavy
That drill looks heavy. I agree with the other posters. Spend a little more money on a good, light, drill.
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01-04-2010, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Luis  --------------------------- RV-10---------------------------  Empennage. Complete Minus fiberglass and attach section. FOR SALE
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01-04-2010, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Trabuco Canyon, California
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Because of Santa I now have both.....
A close relative bought me the Pan American keyless Chuck Mini Palm for xmas. 4000 rpm it ZIPS thru aluminum. Not quite as loud as the Sioux.

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01-05-2010, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: WV
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You need a "palm drill" with a 1/4" chuck. If fact two palm drills are not a bad idea. Keep a sharp #40 jobber drill bit in one drill motor for 3/32" rivets and a #30 jobber bit in the other drill motor for 1/8" rivets. That way you don't have to change drill bits every time you need a different size hole.
Also, 1/4" palm drills have the high RPM's you need for clean holes in thin aluminum. Aircraft Tool Supply Co. has a nice little drill that sells for $79.95 which would be ideal. Part number ATS 6100
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