Monday, April 8, 2013

Tools

I had a blog reader ask me about which tools I purchased and it made me realize that I never discused my tool decision. I compared many different tool kits you can buy for a new RV builder and decided that Planetools.com was the best purchase. They have quality tools and the quantity you get for the price was the selling point. So I put together the chart below when I was making my decision on which tool company and kit to go with.
First Column...Vans Aircraft suggested tool list. This is a general list...a minimum to get by.
Second, Third, and Fourth Column...Tool Kits from each supplier
Fifth Column....shows what an individual did by piecing together his tools one purchase at a time. He purchased a lot of used tools off ebay or local builders. This process might be a little cheaper but you are spending a lot of time searching for the tools and then paying shipping costs. The tools that are used may or may not be complete or usable i.e. missing parts etc. Is there any damage to the tools? Is the tool supposed to be like that? (don't know never used one) I wouldn't mind buying used tools on a pinch but as a new builder I wanted an entire set that was undamaged and complete.

Also, as a side note, I started to price the individual tools to see if the kit was really worth it and I came to find out it was. Sorry, I don't remember the actual numbers, this was over a year ago, but I know that I wouldn't have bought the kit if it wasn't worth it.

The Plane Tools Kit




 
 
$2,390
$2,354
$2,209
$1,800
Tool List
Vans general Suggested List
Plane Tools
Aircraft Spruce RV Builder
Cleaveland
Individually Purchased
C-Frame Riveting Tool / Dimpler (Handle)
 
1
 
 
1
C-Frame Riveting Tool / Dimpler (Hammer)
1
 
1
1
 
Pneumatic Rivet Squeezer
 
1
 
 
1
3" C-Yoke Installed on Squeezer
 
1
 
 
1
Adjustable Set Holder - Optional
 
1
 
 
1
Hand Squeezer 3" Yoke
1
 
1
1
 
3600 RPM Palm Air Drill
1
Sioux Opt
 
1
 
4500 RPM Air Drill
 
 
1
 
 
3X Rivet Gun
1
1
1
1
1
Beehive Spring
 
 
1
 
 
EZ change Spring for straight rivet sets
1
1
1
 
1
EZ Change Spring for flush sets
1
Snap On
 
 
 
Swivel and Air Flow Restrictor
1
Fine Prec
1
1
1
1" Diameter Flush Rivet Set 
1
Snap On
1
 
1
3/32" Cupped Rivet Set 3.5" long 
1
Snap On
1
 
1
1/8" Cupped Rivet Set 3.5" long 
1
Snap On
1
1
1
3/16" Cupped Rivet Set 3.5" long 
1
Snap On
 
 
1
1/8" Double Offset Rivet Set 
1
Snap On
1
1
1
Back Rivet Set
1
Special
1
1
1
Mini Bucking Bar 1lb
1
 
 
1
1
Anvil Bucking Bar 1.9lb
1
 
1
 
1
Footed Bucking Bar 2.2lb
1
 
1
1
1
Tungsten Bucking Bar 
 
1
 
 
 
Microstop Countersink Unit with nylon foot
1
1
1
1
1
#40 Countersink Bit, 3/32" 
1
Snap On
1
1
1
#30 Countersink Bit, for 1/8" & #6 Screw 
1
Snap On
1
1
1
#8 Countersink Bit, #8 Screw 
1
Snap On
1
1
1
#10 Countersink Bit, #10 Screw 
1
Snap On
 
1
1
Left Cut Snips, easy to use offset type 
1
Klein
1
1
 
Right Cut Snips, easy to use offset type
1
Klein
1
1
 
Straight Cut Snips, easy to use offset type 
1
Klein
 
 
 
#40 Aviation Cobalt Drill Bits for 3/32" rivets
1
8
2
1
1
#30 Aviation Cobalt Drill Bits for 1/8" rivets
1
6
2
1
1
#27 Aviation Cobalt Drill Bit
 
1
1
1
 
#21 Aviation Cobalt Drill Bit
1
1
1
1
1
#19 Aviation Cobalt Drill Bit
1
1
1
1
1
#12 Aviation Cobalt Drill Bit
1
1
1
1
1
1/4" Aviation Cobalt Drill Bit
 
1
1
1
 
12" Aviation Extra Long #40 Drill Bit
1
1
1
1
1
12" Aviation Extra Long #30 Drill Bit
1
1
1
1
1
Deburr Tool, Speed Handle Type 
1
USA
1
1
1
Cleco Pliers
1
1
1
1
 
Cleco Clamps, 1/2" Jaws
4
4 Zephyr
10
4
1
Cleco Clamps, 1" Jaws
4
4 Zephyr
10
4
1
Pop Rivet Tool, with Swivel Head
1
1
1
1
 
#2 Screwdriver Bits
2
 
 
 
 
3/32" Universal Cupped Squeezer Set
 
Snap On
 
 
 
1/8" Universal Cupped Squeezer Set 
1
Snap On
 
1
1
5/32" Universal Cupped Squeezer Set 
 
Snap On
 
 
 
3/16" Universal Cupped Squeezer Set 
1
Snap On
 
 
1
Flat Squeezer Set 1/8"
2
Snap On
1
1
2
Flat Squeezer Set 1/4" 
 
Snap On
1
1
 
Flat Squeezer Set 3/8" 
1
Snap On
 
1
1
Vise Grip Dimpler
 
 
1
 
 
3/32" Rivet Dimple Die
1
Springback
1
1
1
1/8" Rivet Dimple Die 
1
Springback
1
1
1
5/32" Dimple Die
 
1
 
 
 
3/16" - #10 Screw Dimple Die
 
1
 
 
 
#8 Screw Dimple Die
1
1
1
1
1
#6 Screw Dimple Die
 
1
1
1
 
Squeezer Set Organizer
 
1
1
 
 
Squeezer Set Adjustment Washers 
 
1
 
 
 
Stainless Steel Rule, 12"
 
1
1
 
 
Stainless Steel Rule, 24"
1
 
 
1
 
Unibit 1/4" - 3/4" by 1/16ths, 
1
1
1
1
 
Permanent Markers, Sharpie
3
3
1
3
 
3M Cut & Polish Wheel 6" 
1
1
 
1
1
1/2 x 1 Reducers for 3M Wheel
 
1
 
 
 
Cleco Fasteners, 3/32" 
325
500
325
300
325
Cleco Fasteners, 1/8" 
175
300
175
150
175
Cleco Fasteners, 5/32" 
 
10
10
 
 
Cleco Fasteners, 3/16" 
 
10
10
10
 
Edge Deburring Tool, Hex Swivel type
1
1
1
 
1
Fluting Pliers, Smooth Flute Nylon Jaws
1
1
1
1
1
Fluting Pliers, Deep V with Nylon Jaws
1
1
 
 
 
Rivet Cutter
1
1
 
 
 
Air Tool Oil (excluded on air shipments)
1
1
1
 
 
File Card / Brush
1
 
 
 
 
10" Vixen File
1
 
1
1
 
Drill Stop Set of 4 with Allen Wrench
1
1
1
1
 
Angle Drill Attachment
1
 
1
 
 
Rivet Tape
1
 
1
1
1
Rivet Set DOTS, Easier than Rivet Tape
 
1
 
 
 
3/32" Pop Rivet Dimple Die, Springback 
 
Springback
1
 
1
1/8" Pop Rivet Dimple Die, Springback 
 
Springback
 
 
1
Hand Seamer 
 
Klein
1
1
1
3/32" Drive Pin Punch 
 
Klein
1
1
 
1/8" Drive Pin Punch
 
Klein
1
1
 
Scotch Brite Hand Pads
 
4
1
1
 
Rivet Length Gauge
 
1
1
 
 
Rivet Shop Head Gauge
 
1
1
1
1
Technical Resource Manual
 
1
1
1
 
Cordless Screwdriver
1
 
 
 
 
12oz Dead Blow Hammer
1
 
1
 
1
Edge Rolling Tool
 
 
1
1
 
Hex Deburr Tool
 
 
 
1
1
#30 Straight Flute Reamer
 
 
 
1
1
#40 Straight Flute Reamer
 
 
 
1
1

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