New builder

[jrevens]

You might also consider that if you belong to a local EAA chapter (if there's one in your area you should) you could probably borrow a squeezer from someone. It makes the work on edge located rivets so easy & accurate. Having built a scratch-built all metal airplane, I've got 2 of them. I've loaned them to fellow builders so many times, I've lost count. Of course, my wife & I drove thousands of them also with bucking bars & an air gun.

[efwd]

No stupid questions Nightmare only being stupid for not asking early. I have resolved to posting questions early because folks on here will answer quickly and with such simple replies that I felt STUPID for not seeing it first. Sometimes you just get wrapped up in a task that your mind quits seeing the big picture. Having someone who hasn't been thinking too hard on items in the task list then just walk up fresh and say "why don't you do this?" is so welcomed. Thank You, John M and Steve for revealing my inner stupid.

[rv9ralph]

I have found a handy pair of pliers that is very versatile, and can even be used to squeeze rivets. An image is here:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...00-main-lg.jpg

Nothing beats the correct tool for the job, however, these have really helped many times on a variety of tasks, in the hangar, workshop and home. The flat, parallel jaws and adjustment make them very handy. I have used them to fit large nuts, press into place bushings and to squeeze rivets.

Ralph

[Dave S]

Ralph,

Ahhhhh...looks like smooth jaws too. Good idea.

[jrevens]

I have found a handy pair of pliers that is very versatile, and can even be used to squeeze rivets. An image is here:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...00-main-lg.jpg

Nothing beats the correct tool for the job, however, these have really helped many times on a variety of tasks, in the hangar, workshop and home. The flat, parallel jaws and adjustment make them very handy. I have used them to fit large nuts, press into place bushings and to squeeze rivets.

Ralph

I've got one of those too, Ralph... I really like it. I guess you'd call it "adjustable wrench-pliers".

[Nightmare]

Just ordered one! Pricey but great design. Now how about cleco pliers and clecos. Just saw some different package kits on amazon. Paul

[jiott]

Just order the toolkit from Kitfox. You cant beat the price by much and you wiil use everythi g in it.

[Nightmare]

I may not need everything in the tool kit. The project is probably 90% done. Already covered. Ill need to install interior, panel, cowling, windscreen, turtledeck, plumb and hang the engine. Probably more.?