Hi all,
I have never worked with sheet metal, nor have a I built a plane before. I would like to try and learn more about it. I bought these two little projects from Vans to learn what it is like to work with sheet metal.
The problem is I'm not sure what tools I'll need. I'm hoping I don't have to spend $500 just to learn how to pop rivets and such.
I thought I would just need the cheapest hand Rivet tool I can find and a Cleco Plier. Not sure what all this other stuff is, I'm googling them one at a time to try and understand.
Have you heard of these little training kits? Any advice on how I can use these kits with the least investment in tools is welcomed.
Part Number: BAG SHEET METAL BASIC
https://www.vansaircraft.com/2020/04/addition-made-to-all-rv-tail-empennage-kits/
Part Number: TOOL BOX KIT
https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/shop.cgi?browse=misc&product=toolbox
This page has a long list of tools with a ** next to the ones that are needed for the Tool Box build.
https://www.vansaircraft.com/building-an-rv/tools/list-of-recommended-tools/
3X Rivet Gun** (2X or 3X for QuickBuild)
1″ Dia. Flush Set **
1/8″ Cupped Set 3.5″ **
Back Rivet Set **
Microstop Countersink Cage**
#40 Countersink ? 3/32″ Rivet **
5-10 #40 Jobber Drill Bits (for 3/32″ rivets) **
5-10 #30 Jobber Drill Bits (for 1/8″ rivets) **
Cleco Pliers **
325 Cleco Fasteners ? 3/32″ ** (** 30 required, 150 if QB, 500 if 10/14)
175 Cleco Fasteners ? 1/8″ ** (** 10 required, 75 if QB)
Flat Set 1/2″ x 1/8″ **
3/32″ Rivet Dimple Die **
Drill (Air or Cordless) **
Metal Snips: Left & Right **
Pop Rivet Tool **
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers **
Thanks in advance.
Chris
I have never worked with sheet metal, nor have a I built a plane before. I would like to try and learn more about it. I bought these two little projects from Vans to learn what it is like to work with sheet metal.
The problem is I'm not sure what tools I'll need. I'm hoping I don't have to spend $500 just to learn how to pop rivets and such.
I thought I would just need the cheapest hand Rivet tool I can find and a Cleco Plier. Not sure what all this other stuff is, I'm googling them one at a time to try and understand.
Have you heard of these little training kits? Any advice on how I can use these kits with the least investment in tools is welcomed.
Part Number: BAG SHEET METAL BASIC
https://www.vansaircraft.com/2020/04/addition-made-to-all-rv-tail-empennage-kits/
Part Number: TOOL BOX KIT
https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/shop.cgi?browse=misc&product=toolbox
This page has a long list of tools with a ** next to the ones that are needed for the Tool Box build.
https://www.vansaircraft.com/building-an-rv/tools/list-of-recommended-tools/
3X Rivet Gun** (2X or 3X for QuickBuild)
1″ Dia. Flush Set **
1/8″ Cupped Set 3.5″ **
Back Rivet Set **
Microstop Countersink Cage**
#40 Countersink ? 3/32″ Rivet **
5-10 #40 Jobber Drill Bits (for 3/32″ rivets) **
5-10 #30 Jobber Drill Bits (for 1/8″ rivets) **
Cleco Pliers **
325 Cleco Fasteners ? 3/32″ ** (** 30 required, 150 if QB, 500 if 10/14)
175 Cleco Fasteners ? 1/8″ ** (** 10 required, 75 if QB)
Flat Set 1/2″ x 1/8″ **
3/32″ Rivet Dimple Die **
Drill (Air or Cordless) **
Metal Snips: Left & Right **
Pop Rivet Tool **
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers **
Thanks in advance.
Chris