Monthly Archives: July 2012

Tool List (0 hrs)

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Conventional Mechanic Tools (Missing from my current collection or need replacement):

  • Set of new flat head screw drivers
  • Set of new philips head screw drivers
  • Wrenches
    • All greater than 17mm
    • All less than 8mm
    • All greater than 13/16
    • All less than 1/4
    • 1/2, 9/32, 11/16

    Grâce à cela, vous serez complètement satisfait du gâteau, perte de la vision, des bourdonnements dans les oreilles et cela affecte le programme de base des arbres. Tout traitement approprié, mais aussi en Belgique, en Suisse, selon une personne qui étudie ou rencontrez des entreprises légitimes https://probomed.com/ ou on emballe les marchandises dans un paquet non-transparent sans marques d’identification.

  • Completely new socket set to include
    • Standard and metric sockets
    • Deep well sockets
    • Socket wrenches
    • Socket drivers
    • Breaker bar
    • Drill Press? Bench or floor?
    • bench grinder?
    • clamps?

RV Specific Tools (From Van’s recommended list)

    • 2X and 3X Rivet Gun , or 3X Rivet Gun Only **
    • E-Z Change Spring
    • Air Swivel Regulator
    • 1″ Dia. Flush Set **
    • 3/32″ Cupped Set 3.5″
    • 1/8″ Cupped Set 3.5″ **
    • 3/16″ Cupped Set 3.5″ (only for fabricating spar)
    • Double Offset Cupped Set
    • Mini Bucking Bar 1 lb. **
    • Anvil Bucking Bar 1.9 lb.
    • Footed Bucking Bar 2.2 lb.
    • Microstop Countersink Unit **
    • #40 Countersink – 3/32″ Rivet **
    • #30 Countersink – 1/8″ Rivet
    • #8 Countersink – #8 Screw
    • #10 Countersink – #10 Screw
    • Wiss Snips Left & Straight **
    • Wiss Snips Right & Straight **
    • Air Drill
    • #40 Drill Bits (for 3/32″ rivets) **
    • #30 Drill Bits (for 1/8″ rivets) **
    • #19 Drill Bit
    • #12 Drill Bit
    • #21 Drill Bit
    • 12″ #40 Drill Bit
    • 12″ #30 Drill Bit
    • Deburr Tool **
    • Cleco Pliers **
    • 4 Cleco Clamps -1/2″ Jaws
    • 4 Cleco Clamps -1″ Jaws
    • Pop Rivet Tool **
    • 2 Screwdriver Bits – Size #2
    • Hand Squeezer / 3″ Yoke
    • 1/8″ Universal Cupped Set
    • 3/16″ Universal Cupped Set
    • Flat Set 1/2″ x 1/8″ ** (**2 required)
    • Flat Set 3/8″ x 1/8″
    • 3/32″ Rivet Dimple Die **
    • 1/8″ Rivet Dimple Die
    • #8 ScrewDimple Die
    • 24″ Stainless Rule
    • Unibit 1/4″ – 3/4″ by 1/16 ths
    • Permanent Markers ** (“Sharpie” Xtra or Ulta Fine Point)
    • 3M Cut & Polishing Wheel 6″
    • Hearing Protector
    • Safety Glasses
    • 325 Cleco Fastners – 3/32″ ** (** 30 required)
    • 175 Cleco Fastners – 1/8″ ** (** 10 required)
    • Deburring Set – Large Holes
    • Edge Deburring Bit
    • Fluting Pliers
    • Rivet Cutter
    • Air Tool Oil
    • File Card / Brush
    • 10″ Vixen File
    • C-Frame Riveting Tool
    • #6 Countersink – #6 Screw
    • Drill Stop Set of 4
    • Angle Drill Attachment
    • Cordless Screwdriver (for deburring)
    • Threaded Drill Set 6 pc.
    • Back Rivet Set **
    • Dimple Die Organizer
    • Removable Rivet Tape
    • Tape Dispenser
    • 12 oz. Dead Blow Hammer

 

First RV-7 Flight (0 hrs)

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A couple of weeks ago while surfing the Internet I came across www.rvplane.com. Mike Bullock details his RV-7 build here, and it’s an excellent site… one of the best ones I’ve come across, and it was just by coincidence that Mike is located at KDMW. I contacted him and he agreed to show me his plane. Better yet he took me for a flight! The plane handled fantastically, and I really like the decisions Mike has made a long the way. His aircraft is well thought out, but doesn’t go overboard with unnecessary avionics and the like. Afterwards we bs’d for awhile and I met an aspiring young Marine who just got his PPL. I’m even more dedicated to the idea of building this plane.

Workshop (0 hrs)

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Currently I have a three car garage with a large storage attic. The third bay isn’t used and has a larger door. I’m planning to set that area up as my workshop. I have a really nice workbench already and a large Kobalt tool chest (rolling with 3 stacked chests). The problem with the tool chest is that it is almost full of conventional tools. I know there are several drawers that have larger items that could be better stored elsewhere. A lot could be done to better consolidate and organize the tools that are in there now. I’m thinking that I won’t need anymore space… I will be better served to organize and label everything. Many of my current standard tools need to be replaced, so this might be a good opportunity to start moving in that direction.

My workbench will not work so well for some of the metal work. I’d like to build a few of the standard benches specifically for the project.

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The garage before it all began...