Tools Used

Base Set Link to heading

• RV-10 Tool Kit from Cleaveland Tool - I chose to use the DRDT2 and Pneumatic Squeezer
• Nova Palm Drill
• DRDT-2 Dimpler
• Pneumatic Squeezer
• 2.5" Flange-Nose Yoke
• Back Rivet Set 12"
• Back Riveting Bucking Bar
• .401 Rivet Set W/ 3/16 Hole

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• Deluxe Magnetic Latching Cleko Pliers

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• US General Tool Roller Cabinet
• California Air Tools Air Compressor (20 Gal)
• PneumaticPlus Three Stage Air Drying System
• 25ft Hybrid Hose
• Dewalt Cordless Gyroscopic Screwdriver - This is awesome for deburring as well as dealing with screws
• Dewalt Cordless Drill
• Terry Tools 90 Degree Drill Attachment Kit
• Bauer 6in Bench grinder
• Basic File Set
• 1 lb. Dead blow hammer
• Pin Punch Set
• Angle Die Grinder
• Swivel Vise
• Magnetic Soft Vise Jaws
• Sheet Metal Nibblers - Removes about a 3/32 in wide cut, but it’s incredibly easy to control, and easily deburred.
• Aviation Snips
• Wera 6004 Joker S
• In. lb. Torque Wrench
• ft lb torque wrench
• Shaviv Mango II D
• Klien tools 65200
• Setup Blocks Height Gauge Set - These are great for quickly getting the Pneumatic squeezer set for a rivet size.

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• SPRAYIT SP-33500K LVLP Gravity Feed Spray Gun Kit
• Mixing Mate Paint Lid
• Universal Paint System
• Spectrum Paint System Adapter
• PreKote Surface Pretreatment - Safer alternative to chromate conversion coatings
• Stewart Systems EkoPrime - Water based single component primer, easy and safe to use- Portable Paint Booth

Consumables Link to heading

• Drill bit set
• Boelube - Drill bit lubrication
• Boeshield T-9 - Tool protection
• Painters Tape - Various uses, wrapping bucking bar, marking holes, etc
• Scotch-Brite Pad (red)
• West System Epoxy - Fiberglass epoxy
• 240 grit flexible cloth - Nice width for deburring flange edges.

Safety Link to heading

• Safety Glasses
• Basic Dust Mask
• Peltor earplugs - These do a great job, are comfortable, lightweight, and washable.

Reference material Link to heading

• Standard Aircraft Handbook - Nice shop reference, all the information is available online too, but having it all in a book is handy.
• Vans Section 5 General Information

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