RV-12 Specialty Tools

I've seen Van's tool list but I would like to hear from the builders. What are the got to have tools to build an RV-12 assuming that a person would have a good set of general tools. I'm talking about the specialty tools that one wouldn't normally have in their garage.

bench top band saw
buffing wheels
2-3 die grinders, one 90 degree
small taps & dies
bench top drill press
belt sander / disc sander
large magnet on a stick (picking up rivet mandrels)
pneumatic rivet run, cleco gun, and rivet squeezer
wifi so you can get on VAF and ask questions
beer frig

There are several really good threads on this with part numbers and links, taken from many folks experience. I suggest the search function will give you a LOT of useful info.

I haven?t started yet but am building the Vans tool box. I?m in my mid 50?s so I?ve been acquiring tools for a while and the only things I didn?t have were cleco pliers, clecos, dimplers and a squeezer. I could have built it with pulled rivets and not needed the squeezer or dimpler but I will need them when I start my real build.

JJStines said:

I've seen Van's tool list but I would like to hear from the builders. What are the got to have tools to build an RV-12 assuming that a person would have a good set of general tools. I'm talking about the specialty tools that one wouldn't normally have in their garage.

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See you PMs. Send me your e-mail address and will send you a spreadsheet I put together for another builder.