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[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

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Eddie Moran

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Eddie Moran » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Craig,

I don't have a list but I have bought a bunch of the tools off ebay.

Eddie

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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Jesse Jenks

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Jesse Jenks » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Yes, ebay has lots of good used aviation tools. It was actually educational
for me to browse there. I found tools I didn't know existed, and some of
them became indispensable.
You will never have enough tools, so forget about having your shop all set
up before you start. You really don't need much to get started, and you
learn quickly what you need to continue. The archives here have tool lists.
Jesse

From: Eddie Moran <eddiemoranii@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 03:49:19 -0700 (PDT)

Craig,

I don't have a list but I have bought a bunch of the tools off ebay.

Eddie

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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Joe Ronco

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Joe Ronco » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Second try.

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Ronco [mailto:joe@halzel.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 3:50 AM
To: 'rebel-builders@dcsol.com'
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start


CRAIG: I am just getting started as well on 279R. In my research as to
which kit to go with I looked at the BushCassy and found a builder, Don
Morrosey, who had put together a pretty exhaustive tool list. You can
print it off at http://www.donsbushcaddy.com/id4.html. I don't know
which items are considered "must have" and "nice to have" for the Rebel.
Maybe others can commnent on this.

Good luck with your project.

Joe Ronco

279R

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Craig Walls
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 12:20 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start


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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Ted Waltman

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Ted Waltman » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

I'd add a Vixen File to the list. I've found it immensely valuable in
straightening metal edges out and in tapering edges on all sorts of
doublers. Get the file and then simply mount it on a scrap block of wood to
make holding it and using it easier. I'd put the Vixen File in my "top 10"
list for sure.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Joe
Ronco
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 7:44 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: FW: [rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Second try.

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Ronco [mailto:joe@halzel.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 3:50 AM
To: 'rebel-builders@dcsol.com'
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start


CRAIG: I am just getting started as well on 279R. In my research as to
which kit to go with I looked at the BushCassy and found a builder, Don
Morrosey, who had put together a pretty exhaustive tool list. You can
print it off at http://www.donsbushcaddy.com/id4.html. I don't know
which items are considered "must have" and "nice to have" for the Rebel.
Maybe others can commnent on this.

Good luck with your project.

Joe Ronco

279R

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Craig Walls
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 12:20 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start


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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Joe Ronco

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Joe Ronco » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

CRAIG: I am just getting started as well on 279R. In my research as to
which kit to go with I looked at the BushCassy and found a builder, Don
Morrosey, who had put together a pretty exhaustive tool list. You can
print it off at http://www.donsbushcaddy.com/id4.html. I don't know
which items are considered "must have" and "nice to have" for the Rebel.
Maybe others can commnent on this.

Good luck with your project.

Joe Ronco

279R

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Craig Walls
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 12:20 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start


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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Bob Patterson

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Bob Patterson » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Hi Craig !

Bear with me - I'm still trying to find my original tool list.
I'll post it sooooooon ....

The Bush Caddy tool list has lots of stuff you don't need for
a Rebel - there are lots of solid rivets in a Caddy ....

Things are finally settling down a bit here, after Rambling
away the summer, and starting plans for next year's Ramble ....

The Rebel Rouser is gone, but not forgotten ! This list,
and email, pretty much ended the need for a printed publication.
We also stopped printing "Rebel Ramblings", our newsletter,
- it was a LOT of work !!!

--
......bobp
http://www.prosumers.ca
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Wednesday 05 September 2007 06:20, Craig Walls 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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Jean Poirier

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Jean Poirier » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Hello Craig

Look at the basic tool kit from Murphy. It is a good starting point. Add
a 1/4" air drill (much smaller than 3/8",I have 2 and they will never be for
sale....) from CP Tools +/- $100.00. A 90 degree angle die grinder with
small scothbrite disk...for deburring A little press drill (import one at
$49.99 are ok). A small portable sheet metal bender is also helpful
($35.00). In the basit kit you have 250 cleecos of 3/32'' and 1/8'... 400
are not to much (for the wings). Off set aviation snips are much more
useful than strait ones... Balance will come when you will visit the Sun'fun
or Oshkosh..

Jean
Rebel 747R

Jean Poirier
Pr

Ron Shannon

[rebel-builders] Tools Needed to Start

Post by Ron Shannon » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Craig,

In addition to the other suggestions, I'd highly recommend a bench
sander. A small 6" disc bench sander can obtained for $60-70, though
bigger is better. A 9" or larger would be nice when sanding the ends of
the struts and other large edges, among other examples. The bench sander
is invaluable for getting parts down to final size, various deburring
operations, rounding corners, etc. I probably use the bench sander more
than the drill press and band saw combined.

A Dremel tool is very useful, especially with the small 5/8" round drum
sander for working on elevator tube holes (just a medium low RPM works
best), etc. The small cutting wheels are handy for fiberglass finish work.

Ron



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