I know a guy who's flying the RV-12 he finished in 2015. He's now planning to start an RV-14 and is buying tools needed for the project. He has all the tools required for the RV-12, bought a kit from Cleaveland Aircraft tool in 2012. He's building a list of what is needed by comparing what he has to what is on the Cleaveland RV-14 tool kit list. That's pretty simple, most of the needed tools relate to riveting. But there are choices to be made as to what brand and quality to buy. He is a tool guy who believes in buying quality and doesn't mind spending more for the best. These are some of the tools where there are options and choices to be made:
1. Rivet gun. The Sioux costs more but is it worth it?
2. 2X or 3X. Or both?
3. DRDT-2 or C-Frame. Or both?
4. Tungsten bucking bar. Is one enough? Which one(s)?
5. Back rivet plate. Is 4" x 16" big enough?
6. Threaded Micro Stop Countersinks, how many?
7. Which type of mushroom set? With or without the rubber guard?
8. Which dimple dies? Tank skin, substrate, spring back, he's very confused on this.
9. Pneumatic squeezer vs Numatx. All reviews rave about the Numatx.
10. Which yokes are required and/or useful.
All advise and opinions appreciated. I'll pass it along to my friend.
1. Rivet gun. The Sioux costs more but is it worth it?
2. 2X or 3X. Or both?
3. DRDT-2 or C-Frame. Or both?
4. Tungsten bucking bar. Is one enough? Which one(s)?
5. Back rivet plate. Is 4" x 16" big enough?
6. Threaded Micro Stop Countersinks, how many?
7. Which type of mushroom set? With or without the rubber guard?
8. Which dimple dies? Tank skin, substrate, spring back, he's very confused on this.
9. Pneumatic squeezer vs Numatx. All reviews rave about the Numatx.
10. Which yokes are required and/or useful.
All advise and opinions appreciated. I'll pass it along to my friend.