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09-18-2013, 05:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
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Would I ever need this many Wing Nut Clecos?
I picked up 224 wing nut clecos the other day from a friend who was getting rid of his tools. I cant imagine I would ever need this many of these things for an RV build. Can anyone think of a reason I would need this many of these things to build any model RV?

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09-18-2013, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: New Brighton, Pa. 15066
Posts: 286
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Nut Cleco
Not on one of Vans Kits ! 
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09-18-2013, 07:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Garden City, Tx
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I'm down to the cowling work on my 9A, and I haven't used a wing-nut cleco yet.
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Greg Niehues - SEL, IFR, Repairman Cert.
Garden City, TX VAF 2020 dues paid 
N16GN flying 700 hrs and counting; IO360, SDS, WWRV200, Dynon HDX, 430W
Built an off-plan RV9A with too much fuel and too much HP. Should drop dead any minute now.
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09-18-2013, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Geneva, AL
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There's not much need for them in an RV that I can see, however, it's always good to have a few around.
With that in mind, if you want to sell a half dozen or so of all three sizes, let me know.
Thanks
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RV-9A 91300
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09-18-2013, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
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Since when do the words "need" and "tools" have to go together?
Some things are just cool!
I've got a bunch of wing nut clecos I got in a similar fashion - from a friend who had too many (who got them from another friend....). I actually used them on the -3 project when I needed some long-reach cleco action in tricky spots. Never used a single one on my RV-8 QB build before that though.
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RV-8 - N188PD - "Valkyrie"
RV-6 (By Marriage) - N164MS - "Mikey"
RV-3B - N13PL - "Tsamsiyu"
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09-18-2013, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,768
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I've built a few airplanes and have never used a wing-nut cleco.
Of course, I use pop rivet dimplers almost exclusively so what do I know?
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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09-18-2013, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Redlands, Ca.
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.... It's always good to have a few around.
With that in mind, if you want to sell a half dozen or so of all three sizes, let me know.
"ME TOOOOOO"
Thanks, Allan
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AntiSplatAero.com
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09-18-2013, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 92
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If you want to sell perhaps 12 of each size to me, I'll take them. Open to options of purchase, donate to VAF, cover shipping, etc. I don't need them yet but as mentioned, need is highly subjective... I'll send you a PM.
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09-18-2013, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Garden City, Tx
Posts: 5,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
Of course, I use pop rivet dimplers almost exclusively so what do I know?
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Mel, I need to introduce you to the wonders of Compressed Air... 
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Greg Niehues - SEL, IFR, Repairman Cert.
Garden City, TX VAF 2020 dues paid 
N16GN flying 700 hrs and counting; IO360, SDS, WWRV200, Dynon HDX, 430W
Built an off-plan RV9A with too much fuel and too much HP. Should drop dead any minute now.
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09-18-2013, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,768
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airguy
Mel, I need to introduce you to the wonders of Compressed Air... 
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I've been using compressed air for over 55 years and couldn't live without it.
I just prefer to use the manual method for this job.
BTW, using this method, I can promise that you will NEVER got an extra unwanted hole.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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