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Hi everyone.



Today I built the table for R207. It's nice to be moving forward!
Technically I can't start the plane yet because I have 3 other things to
build(they were already in the que :-() But.my guestimate is within this
month. One is a honey-do that I might can wiggle or bargain my way out of.



Here's the question: Does anyone have or can make a catchall list for gotta
have tools to start? I'm sure there are must haves and nice to haves!

I want to make sure when the time comes, we're ready. BTW, my kit came with
the split flaps/ailerons option and I'm 98% sure I'm going to not install
them. That means I'd be looking to sell that part of the kit. Or maybe
trade it for something cool or useful. Also, is someone still printing the
Rebel Rouser? I have about 25 of the older ones and the last one is approx
1997. What great, informative reading. Take care and be safe. Craig





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Here are some that I found invaluable in the building of ##333.

I think there will be a list in the archives though or other people can add
to the list.

- air compressor
- air drill
- angle drill
- pneumatic rivet gun
- hand rivet puller
- die grinder - great with small maroon scotch brite pads for finishing
edges on aluminum or deburring on the mating surface where you use zinc
chromate.
- step drill for larger holes in thin material
- levels - short and long
- fluting pliers
- two or three cleco pliers - especially if someone is helping you - I have
three pair and was always looking for a one. Some also had padded handles
which I'm sure would be better.
- various clamps - "C" and spring.
- electric screw diver with a drill bit for deburring
- bench sander with a horizontal belt and a thin vertical belt for rounding
corners and cleaning up edges.
- drill press - I used a cheap one and constantly wished I had bought a good
one that didn't have any play.
- fine files - round and flat.
- squares - small and large
- angle finder
- fine tipped felt pens - never have enough.
- spring loaded punch for marking holes
- rivet or hole spacer - used a lot.
- cobalt drill bits #40, 30, and 11 - short and long
- lots of clecos
- scotch brite pads - maroon
- dimpling tool that I used with the hand riveter - don't pull too hard.
- band saw
- fly cutter
- safety wire pliers

And then when you decide on the engine you might need metric wrenches -
Allan keys etc.

And then when you get into your panel there will be another set of wiring
type tools - crimpers - strippers etc.


Please add to the list - everyone finds some tools that work better than
others.

Good Luck
Jim
Rebel 333
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On 9/5/2007 2:20 AM, "Craig Walls" <snowyrvr@mtaonline.net> wrote:

Hi everyone.



Today I built the table for R207. It's nice to be moving forward!
Technically I can't start the plane yet because I have 3 other things to
build(they were already in the que :-() But.my guestimate is within this
month. One is a honey-do that I might can wiggle or bargain my way out of.



Here's the question: Does anyone have or can make a catchall list for gotta
have tools to start? I'm sure there are must haves and nice to haves!

I want to make sure when the time comes, we're ready. BTW, my kit came with
the split flaps/ailerons option and I'm 98% sure I'm going to not install
them. That means I'd be looking to sell that part of the kit. Or maybe
trade it for something cool or useful. Also, is someone still printing the
Rebel Rouser? I have about 25 of the older ones and the last one is approx
1997. What great, informative reading. Take care and be safe. Craig





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