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===Tool Kits=== | |||
* [https://cleavelandtool.com/collections/rv10-kit Cleaveland Tools] has a nice kit of starting tools | |||
* See this [https://vansairforce.net/threads/new-builder-tool-list-rv-10.225447/ VAF thread] for a great detailed list | |||
===Protection for Spray Painting=== | |||
* [https://www.uline.com/BL_1637/3M-Paint-Project-Respirators?keywords=3m+respirator 3M Respirator] (Note: make sure to get original 3M brand) | |||
* [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/hobbyair.php?clickkey=16415 HobbyAir fresh air respirator] (pumps clean air from remote location into mask) | |||
===Paint Gun=== | ===Paint Gun=== | ||
* [https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools-compressors/air-spray-guns/20-oz-hvlp-gravity-feed-air-spray-gun-62300.html HF $17] This one works, however cumbersome to clean. Note: needs cleaning before first use. | * [https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools-compressors/air-spray-guns/20-oz-hvlp-gravity-feed-air-spray-gun-62300.html HF $17] This one works, however cumbersome to clean. Note: needs cleaning before first use. | ||
* [https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2-in-Air-Paint-Sprayer/1001856174 Lowes $90] This one does the job perfectly and is easy to clean. It has a pressure gauge (set it to 25 psi). It is very easy to control and works well for very small parts as well as for large surfaces. It blows air only when pressing lightly, so you can dust off parts before adding paint to the air stream (screw the needle controlling knob on just so a few threads engage). You can use the Harbor Freight [https://www.harborfreight.com/gravity-feed-spray-gun-stand-34958.html stand] for it as well as the [https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-air-spray-gun-disposable-paint-cups-97098.html disposable cups] (with a bunch of teflon tape on the thread). Use [https://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-100-110-to-120-mesh-paint-strainers-91378.html strainers] to pour paint into the cup. | * [https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2-in-Air-Paint-Sprayer/1001856174 Lowes $90] This one does the job perfectly and is easy to clean. It has a pressure gauge (set it to 25 psi). It is very easy to control and works well for very small parts as well as for large surfaces. It blows air-only when pressing lightly, so you can dust off parts before adding paint to the air stream (screw the needle controlling knob on just so a few threads engage). You can use the Harbor Freight [https://www.harborfreight.com/gravity-feed-spray-gun-stand-34958.html stand] for it as well as the [https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-air-spray-gun-disposable-paint-cups-97098.html disposable cups] (with a bunch of teflon tape on the thread). Use [https://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-100-110-to-120-mesh-paint-strainers-91378.html strainers] to pour paint into the cup. | ||
===Workbenches=== | ===Workbenches=== | ||
* [[ | * [[:Media:EAA Chapter 1000 Standardized Work Table Plans.pdf|EAA Chapter 1000 Standardized Work Table Plans.pdf]]<br>see also this [https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/builderresources/while-youre-building/building-articles/tools-and-workshop/worktables EAA article]<br>Consider making the top an inch all around larger so you have a 1 inch lip for clamps.<br>Consider putting the bench on sturdy wheels with brakes. You will have to move it around a lot during the build. | ||
* See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansaircraftbuilders/posts/10167583895485525 FB thread] | |||
===Generators strong enough to power a 15A compressor=== | ===Generators strong enough to power a 15A compressor=== | ||