bill.hutchison
Well Known Member
So I don't intend (as much as I would really like) to build an airplane any time soon. I don't think I really need the full $2K build kit that Cleaveland sells.
But I do want to learn some basic riveting techniques so I can do things like set nutplates, piano hinges, etc....while I'm doing my panel upgrade.
I also want to build the Vans toolbox kit and then maybe a control surface, but I like the toolbox and think it would make a fine handmade gift for a few friends.
What's the baseline level of tools that I can get away with? I know I need a drill and rivets and I'm guessing a basic dimpler. It's things like rivet guns and bucking bars and all the assorted extras that I might WANT but not necessarily NEED.
This is more about 101-level utility.
What say you?
(hint: I will go hunting for said tools once consensus is reached. . )
But I do want to learn some basic riveting techniques so I can do things like set nutplates, piano hinges, etc....while I'm doing my panel upgrade.
I also want to build the Vans toolbox kit and then maybe a control surface, but I like the toolbox and think it would make a fine handmade gift for a few friends.
What's the baseline level of tools that I can get away with? I know I need a drill and rivets and I'm guessing a basic dimpler. It's things like rivet guns and bucking bars and all the assorted extras that I might WANT but not necessarily NEED.
This is more about 101-level utility.
What say you?
(hint: I will go hunting for said tools once consensus is reached. . )