{"id":333,"date":"2015-04-03T20:22:27","date_gmt":"2015-04-03T20:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2015-04-04T12:16:37","modified_gmt":"2015-04-04T12:16:37","slug":"tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/?page_id=333","title":{"rendered":"Tools description"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several providers in the USA offer toolkits (Cleaveland , Avery, Aircraft spurce &#8230;).<br \/>\nFor my part, I bought all the tools at a US gay that had sold his RV-7. He did not what to do with all his tools. I have bought all his used tools. I made a good deal because I bought all the tools needed to build the airplane at about half of the price of the kits above.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_compresseur.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Compressor 100 L<\/b><br \/>\nEssential since all the tools to riveting ,drilling, deburring, painting are pneumatic. 100 liters is a minimum, mine was bought used.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3778_.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Pneumatic rivet squeezer<\/b><br \/>\nUsed to reveting but also dimpling without tiring. The other solution is to use a manual tool, which is fine, but be careful, many manufacturers have had tendonitis after a few months of construction. Manual tools recommended : Cleaveland tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_emboute_embrevement_rivetage.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Dimpling set<\/b><br \/>\nThis dimpling set is necessary to rivet all kinds of rivets and also to dimple skins and structure.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3880_.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Flutting tool<\/b><br \/>\nUsed to flut the edges of the ribs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3879_.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Files<\/b><br \/>\nEssential for trimming, several sizes are needed. I use sandpaper for finishing the edges of all pieces. This is to avoid creek with vibration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3900.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Manual tools<\/b><br \/>\nSome clips are necessary to cut sheets, straighten , keep several sheet metal together.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3892.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Vice<\/b><br \/>\nIf you do not have one, get heavy, swivel, always useful ! Buy used also.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3894.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Protections<\/b><br \/>\nHearing (compressor, rivet gun, &#8230; essential !) , Eyes , hands, he misses the mask to the lungs. I will make a special section in primer when I put the first pieces.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3895.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Cleco &amp; Co <\/b><br \/>\nSeveral hundreds of Clecos, small sizes are required for the construction. These needles together several aluminum sheet metal through a hole .<br \/>\nClamps clamp the pieces together . And ! Better not put your finger !<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3893.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Rapporteur<\/b><br \/>\nMeasuring angles, used in the early hours of the construction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IMG_3897.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Bucking bars<\/b><br \/>\nThese are metal frames of different sizes and shapes. Applied to the tail of the rivet with rivet gun, it crushes to fit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_perceurse.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Air drill<\/b><br \/>\nWe immediately see the difference between an electric and pneumatic drill : the last runs much faster than the first (basic).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_niveau.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Digital level<\/b><br \/>\nVery nice to have and not only for the building !<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_miroir.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Telescopic mirror<\/b><br \/>\nLeds tool needed to go check rivets and other elements during building. Remember to put tape around to avoid scratching the aluminum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_meuleuse_pneumatique.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Pneumatic grinder<\/b><br \/>\nWith special aluminum ferrules handy for trimming thick pieces.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_meule.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Electric grinder<\/b><br \/>\nLot of builders use it for deburring, I have not used much for the tail : I prefer the pneumatic grinder and sandpaper : more manageable but work is longer.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_mano_filtre_peinture.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Air filter\/gauge compressor<\/b><br \/>\nThis tool is essential for controlling the flow of the paint gun, to adjust the pressure during riveting according to different rivets, to oil pneumatic tools, &#8230;\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_graveur.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Gaveur<\/b><br \/>\nAfter filing the tip, I use it to mark the surfaces before painting.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_fer_souder.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Soldering iron<\/b><br \/>\nWhen the aluminum pieces out VANS factorie they are covered with plastic wrap. This soldering iron removes this film along the rivet holes while protecting the rest of the skin . Well, some builders do not use it.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_embrever.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_cole_signe.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Hand rivet and dimlping tool<\/b><br \/>\nThis tool is used to dimpling the aircraft skin. It can also be used to rivet.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/flying-rv7.com_back_riveting.jpg\" \/><\/td>\n<td><b>Back riveting plate<\/b><br \/>\nWith this heavy steel plate you can put the rivet head above then using the rivet gun on the tail of the rivet : this is the back riveting method. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_target addtoany_list\" id=\"wpa2a_1\"><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/facebook?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flying-rv7.com%2F%3Fpage_id%3D333&amp;linkname=Tools%20description\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/icons\/facebook.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Facebook\"\/><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_twitter\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/twitter?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flying-rv7.com%2F%3Fpage_id%3D333&amp;linkname=Tools%20description\" title=\"Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/icons\/twitter.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Twitter\"\/><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_google_plus\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/google_plus?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flying-rv7.com%2F%3Fpage_id%3D333&amp;linkname=Tools%20description\" title=\"Google+\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/icons\/google_plus.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Google+\"\/><\/a><a class=\"a2a_dd addtoany_share_save\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share_save\" style=\"background:url(http:\/\/www.flying-rv7.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/favicon.png) no-repeat scroll 4px 0px !important;padding:0 0 0 25px;display:inline-block;height:16px;vertical-align:middle\">Share<\/a>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\nwpa2a.script_load();\n\/\/--><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several providers in the USA offer toolkits (Cleaveland , Avery, Aircraft spurce &#8230;). 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