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11-28-2008, 01:25 PM
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Cleveland vs Avery Tool Kit
I am torn between the 2 kits. Cleveland is about 300.00 less. Any opinions this topic.??
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11-28-2008, 02:48 PM
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And be sure you spell "CLEAVELAND" right. It has two "A's."
Well, on second thought, there are so many times it's been misspelled, you need to search on both "CLEAVELAND" and "CLEVELAND" to get them all.
Wonder why they spell it that way... 
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11-28-2008, 04:29 PM
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In my experience between the two, the support has been stronger at Avery. I've made purchases from both but have been surprised and the level of personal attention I get from Avery...especially when trying to solve a problem or get help as a first time builder. They have always been great to work with.
Today I shop Avery first because I can count on the products and they treat me with respect even though I obviously don't know what I'm talking about half the times I call. 
My $.02
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11-29-2008, 02:30 PM
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Tools
I own the Cleaveland kit but have purchased many tools from Avery. I prefer the Cleaveland "Main Squeeze" hand squeezer to others I tried (including Avery). I've also had great service from Cleaveland...no worries with either company.
Mike
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11-29-2008, 03:13 PM
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Other option
You might also check out PlaneTools. I got my tools from them and the support and response was great. Website is http://www.planetools.com/
I even think they might have a special sale going on.
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11-29-2008, 04:14 PM
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Another option
As stated above, Isham, AKA: Planetools.com, is another option.
I chose them as they seemed to have good feedback and comments here. I've posted a review on them here:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=35512
I went with them because for about the same money I got a pneumatic squeezer (love it), and a DRDT-2 dimpler (great piece of gear as well).
Isham did right by me, see my review for more info.
I have no experience with cleavelend, but I did buy an avery hand squeeer from the VAF classifieds... yet to use it but it looks like good stuff... it uses the same yokes as my pneumatic.
Tom
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Last edited by Top_prop : 11-29-2008 at 07:34 PM.
Reason: spelling and clarity
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11-29-2008, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Washington DC
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I've bought many tools from both Avery and Cleaveland (although not their kits) and have been equally pleased with both companies. I also bought the "Main Squeeze" from Cleaveland and have been very happy with it.
John
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11-29-2008, 06:04 PM
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I really like the Avery kit.
I'd modify it a bit though. They'll work with you on customizing the kit to fit your needs.
Phil
1 ) Drop the C-Frame for a DRDT-2.
2 ) Drop the hand squeezer for a pneumatic squeezer.
3 ) Drop the vice grip style dimpler all together.
4 ) Add a longeron yoke.
5 ) Add a few more rolls of emory cloth.
6 ) Add some extra 1" scotch brite wheels.
7 ) Drop the vice grip style fluting pliers and replace with the larger regular type.
8 ) Add a rivet removal tool - make life much easier.
9 ) Add a dimpling/riveting block set.
http://www.averytools.com/pc-617-19-...block-set.aspx |
11-29-2008, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil
I really like the Avery kit.
I'd modify it a bit though. They'll work with you on customizing the kit to fit your needs.
Phil
1 ) Drop the C-Frame for a DRDT-2.
2 ) Drop the hand squeezer for a pneumatic squeezer.
3 ) Drop the vice grip style dimpler all together.
4 ) Add a longeron yoke.
5 ) Add a few more rolls of emory cloth.
6 ) Add some extra 1" scotch brite wheels.
7 ) Drop the vice grip style fluting pliers and replace with the larger regular type.
8 ) Add a rivet removal tool - make life much easier.
9 ) Add a dimpling/riveting block set.
http://www.averytools.com/pc-617-19-...block-set.aspx |
FYI other than the longeron yoke, small scotch brite wheels, emory cloth, and rivet removal tool, you basically got a planetools.com kit there... no vice grip type stuff in Isham's kit....
I was pretty confused trying to figure out what was best when I started... I bought ishams, then played with stuff at harbor frieght... see some more info on Harbor Frieght Aircraft supply here.... http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=36374
I've got dream sheets made up for more tools from all the suppliers... never seem to get enough tools! But tools are like underwear... some guys like boxers, some briefs, some boxer briefs  
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I Thesalonians 4:11-12 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
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