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    Default Tools and Options

    I built, flew, and sold an RV10 some time ago and not expecting to build another plane I also sold all my tools. Now, in no small way thanks to a friend of mine I find myself with a KF on order. Thanks Darrel! So in preparation for the arrival of my kit next summer I have two preliminary questions:
    1 - Other than what is in the tool kit what tools have you found necessary or that would be nice to have?
    2 - What options did you get and wish you hadn't or what did you not get and wish you had?

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    Senior Member jiott's Avatar
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    1. Dremel tool-absolutely necessary
    Drill press
    Bench top sanding disc/belt

    2. All the options offered
    Jim Ott
    Portland, OR
    Kitfox SS7 flying
    Rotax 912ULS

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    Hello. I see you are in Franktown, Co. I just completed my Kitfox and I live in Colorado Springs. There is another builder in Monument who is a friend of mine. If you have any questions or want to come see a build, let me know.

    Eric
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    There are lots of options that are not listed that you want to get. Parking brake, static port kit, Dynon/Garming pitot kit, autopilot kit (if your doing autopilot). One of the most handy tools I used\use is a cordless grinder with cutoff wheel. Used to cut laker leading edge, ribs, access panels, ect.

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    You'll be thanking me!!


    Cheers,


    Darrel

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    Inexpensive pneumatic rivet puller from Harbor Freight. Unless you have wreck it Ralph physique. And I really liked my 1/2 inch wide pneumatic belt sander DF4 mentioned
    Eddie Forward
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    One option I got with my kit that I don’t think was worth the money is the optional rudder pedals. They looks nice and are supposed to be lighter but cost more than they are worth IMHO.
    Joe Gallagher
    Flying 7SS

    http://frontierfox.home.blog

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    It's not a bad idea to go through the catalog to pick options instead of just the popular options listed on the order form. I kind of wish I'd done that as it would have saved a bit on shipping.
    --Brian
    Flying - S7SS

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    Yes Brian, there are many things in the catalog not listed on the order form; things that you will want. Write one check-easier to slip by the wife than a continuous stream of checks.
    Jim Ott
    Portland, OR
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    On the flip side, there are options available that are not in the parts store or on the option list i.e. extended baggage sack. I was not aware of this option and asked what it would cost to exchange the standard one I bought. I will just say that I won’t be installing a factory extended cargo bag.
    Joe Gallagher
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    http://frontierfox.home.blog

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