Jack Tyler
Well Known Member
I'm trying to build an understanding of what it means to tackle a RV-12 project. Big pieces of that process will occur in several weeks when I can see (and, fingers crossed, fly) Mitch's RV-12 at Sebring's Expo. But meanwhile, pricing out the project is something I can do now.
I've read the -12 manual portion that discusses the tool list. What I'd welcome here are your comments on the importance of the 'optional' tools mentioned:
-- pneumatic rivet puller (just 'easier'? quicker, too? and does it also produce a more reliable result?)
-- bandsaw (and preferred over a table saw, I presume)
-- drill press (vs. separate stand for use with a drill; and just 'how much' drill press is needed, since most are pretty big/heavy/$$?)
I'm assuming that a belt sander, bench grinder (and of course, shop vac) are 'givens' even tho' they are described as 'very helpful' but not essential.
Thanks (again) for the coaching, folks.
Jack
I've read the -12 manual portion that discusses the tool list. What I'd welcome here are your comments on the importance of the 'optional' tools mentioned:
-- pneumatic rivet puller (just 'easier'? quicker, too? and does it also produce a more reliable result?)
-- bandsaw (and preferred over a table saw, I presume)
-- drill press (vs. separate stand for use with a drill; and just 'how much' drill press is needed, since most are pretty big/heavy/$$?)
I'm assuming that a belt sander, bench grinder (and of course, shop vac) are 'givens' even tho' they are described as 'very helpful' but not essential.
Thanks (again) for the coaching, folks.
Jack