I'm in

[wirejock]

Just purchased a assembled tail kit. Kinda nervous but in a good way.
Now I need some budget tools. Know anyone ready to sell some tools?

 

[Vlad]

Good start Larry! If you purchased assembled tail why you need any tools?

 

[wirejock]

Error

DOH! Unassembled. Not a single rivet. In fact, I plan to inventory it today just to be sure.

 

[aerhed]

Start with a box of Band-aids.

 

[ppilotmike]

PlaneTools.com

Isham has some good toolkit setups. What I like is that his kits include some "luxury tool" items like pneumatic squeezers, the DRDT2 Dimpler and tungsten bucking bars. Check it out and see if there's a special.

 

[cjensen]

Great to hear you're getting started Larry! Isham's does have some very good tool kits. Check out The Yard Store for refurbished tools...I bought a LOT of tools there.

 

[scootwoot]

Band-aids are a good start but make sure you get two different sizes,, one for #40 drill and one for #36.

Congrats! Larry, we all have been there, make sure you stay close to this forum.. and Think Ahead (it can make your life easier)

 

[WenEng]

If I did it over, for sure pneumatic squeezer

I have suffered from my hand squeezer after 5000 or so rivets and dimples with a bad case of tennis elbow and shoulder. Many others have too. Letting air pressure do the work for you will pay you many dividends. I even now use a pneumatic cleco gun to ease that never ending job of inserting and removing and reinserting and reremoving clecoes..... YMMV

 

[wirejock]

Thanks everyone. If there are any builders around the Central TX area, I would love to offer my hands in exchange for some OJT! Better to learn it now then after the mistake is made.

 

[clevtool]

I'm ready to sell tools!

But seriously I would love to send you a quote and discuss the differences in our tools vs. the competition. If you find some used tools, send me the list and I will look it over and give you recommendations on how to fill in the gaps.

Thanks for keeping us in mind,
Mike

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[wirejock]

Thanks, I'll take you up on it. Working with a local builder who <fingers crossed> might sell some used RV tools.

 

[DRBuilder]

Congrats on your decision to build an RV! Started mine 6 years ago and I am ready for my airworthiness inspection. I purchased ALL my tools from Cleveland Aircraft Tools. Excellent service from both the tools as well as the company. Enjoy yor new journey. I sure have enjoyed mine!