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Old 01-04-2010, 09:00 AM
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What do think of the drill in the link?
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Old 01-04-2010, 09:19 AM
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I would first research a little more and find out the RPM rating of that model.
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Old 01-04-2010, 09:36 AM
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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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Old 01-04-2010, 09:41 AM
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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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Old 01-04-2010, 10:30 AM
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That drill looks heavy. I agree with the other posters. Spend a little more money on a good, light, drill.
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Old 01-04-2010, 07:05 PM
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How about this set?
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Old 01-04-2010, 07:24 PM
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Default No...9,000 rpm.....nope..

Get a nice drill:

1. Pan American Mini Palm with keyless chuck get the 4,000 RPM model

http://www.averytools.com/pc-948-98-...ess-chuck.aspx

2. Sioux 3600 RPM palm

http://www.cleavelandtoolstore.com/p...p?number=ADS12

3. Brown tool also has the Sioux as the 1412 model (don't get the 1410, its only 2600 RPM..get the 1412 which is 3600 RPM)

http://browntool.com/Default.aspx?ta...ProductID=1144

You're going to drill 20,000 holes...better get a good machine.
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Old 01-04-2010, 07:42 PM
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Default 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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Old 01-05-2010, 03:13 PM
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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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