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Old 09-09-2016, 01:13 PM
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...are airport managers weird on non explosion proof lights. like a florescent...or ten?
That's not been my experience at two hangars, but YMMV. Get yourself a large fire extinguisher (or two). A microwave oven is handy. You'll need several extension cords and a couple outlet strips because you'll be plugging in chargers for your battery drill(s), battery lights, and aircraft band tranceiver. You'll need several chairs because you'ill have lots of company and you won't want to be a poor host.
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Old 09-09-2016, 01:25 PM
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My hangar only had one outlet so power distribution was a problem. A few power cords fixed that. The overhead lighting isn't great so I had to buy a couple of additional lights too.
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Old 09-09-2016, 01:27 PM
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Default I took everything that wasn't nailed down

Built a nice little shop in my hangar. Work benches, drill press, bench grinders, band saw, compressor, roll around tool chest, old office chair (for sitting and staring at my work), small fridge, microwave and last but not least a small port-a-potty. Now the word is out, no more privacy. Also hung three 4 bulb high intensity florescent fixtures.

I'm sure if I ever move out I'll have two or three of every tool.
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Old 09-09-2016, 01:30 PM
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I'm nowhere near ready to move to hangar but I like to keep a clean shop so -- shop vac, brooms, etc... would be good to have.
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Old 09-09-2016, 02:16 PM
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Depends first on many factors that vary ...
1) What model are you building?
2) How far away is the hangar?
3) How much $ do you want to spend?
4) Everybody is 80% done, and 80% to go ... so discount that.
5) What's the WX like? (AZ Summer or Ohio winter)
6) What airport inspections or policies apply?
7) How big is your trunk?

I moved RV-6A Quick Build 18 months before engine start, over 1/3rd of the build hours were in the hangar. Took a compressor, all four basic bench tools, several heavy duty power cords, air hose extension, Ice Chest (freeze Gatorade bottles of water nightly and swap). Every tool in the inventory has been used there.

You may need solvents, rattle can paint, or other chemicals - storage (metal containers) and airport rules.

Bought 48" LED shop light, and flood light. Took cherry picker for engine mount, and plane lift. While board for notes, wood compound miter saw (clamps, screws) to make work benches. No kitchen sink.

For the uninitiated - the RV-6/6A and earlier have a totally different wing spar and issues regarding what can be done at home.
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Old 09-09-2016, 02:27 PM
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Go to Goodwill and buy a $30 couch. Helps to extend the work session if you can get some lunch, take a nap, and then get back to it.
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Old 09-09-2016, 03:06 PM
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All good suggestions, forgot a fire extinguisher, a vacuum, and broom stuff, this is way more intense than I figured, never thought I would get this far...still many steps to go.....
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Old 09-09-2016, 03:11 PM
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Take your dog. Best calming influence I know, after a screw up.
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Old 09-09-2016, 03:50 PM
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Default Not just any fire extinguisher!

Fire extinguisher is a necessity, but don't buy the most commonly used dry-chemical type with the A-B-C rating. They use ammonium phosphate, which is corrosive to aluminum when combined with water, even high humidity. Find a dry chemical extinguisher with just the B-C rating ... they're OK around aluminum. The B-C type are harder to find and cost more.
I was unaware of this until vandals broke into our airport and several hangars, including mine. They emptied my extinguisher completely ... all over the airplane and everything in the hangar, like maybe 1/8" thick or more. Airport maintenance staff told me of the corrosion issue on A-B-C extinguishers. I then had to spend no less than 40-50 hours cleaning every speck of that stuff off the airplane, tools, toolboxes, shelves, workbench, you name it. It was horrible job.
Yes... CO2 extinguishers are fine, but if you have a fuel-based fire you'll want a good size extinguisher, and the large CO2 units are pricey.
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Old 09-09-2016, 04:13 PM
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Doesn't matter what you bring, you will still forget lots of stuff (at least that was my experience) and not realize it until the most inconvenient time....

Hand tools, riveting tools, fiberglass tools, compressor, chargers for your drills, lawn chair (that is important), power bar and extension cord, work lights, etc
Took everything except a bench top drill press. Could have used it but didn't need it. Still did many extra trips to get things I thought were needed! Good luck. Sounds like the trip is short - all good.
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