Van’s Tool List

The following is taken from Van’s website and broken down into logical groups (Van’s list is here).

It is recommended tools for all RVs except the RV-12.

I have included the optional tools under each section.

There are also further details in the construction manual.

All these tools are available from Gloster Air Parts, as well as many more.

Riveting

2X and 3X Rivet Gun, or 3X Rivet Gun Only with E-Z Change Spring and Air Swivel Regulator

Rivet sets: 1" Dia. Flush Set, 3/32" Cupped Set 3.5", 1/8" Cupped Set 3.5", 3/16" Cupped Set 3.5" (only for fabricating spar), Double Offset Cupped Set (1/8” rivet)

Bucking bars: Mini Bucking Bar 1 lb., Anvil Bucking Bar 1.9 lb., Footed Bucking Bar 2.2 lb.

Pop Rivet Tool

Hand Squeezer with 3" Yoke

Squeezer Sets: 1/8" & 3/16” Universal Cupped Set, 1/2" x 1/8" Flat Set (2 required) & 3/8" x 1/8" Flat Set

Rivet Cutter

C-Frame Riveting Tool

Optional: Back Rivet Set, Removable Rivet Tape, 12 oz. Dead Blow Hammer

Drilling

Air Drill

Drill Bits: #40, #30, #19, #12, 12"x#40, and 12"x#30

Unibit 1/4" - 3/4" by 1/16 ths

Optional: Drill Stop Set of 4, Angle Drill Attachment with threaded Drill Set 6 pc

Deburring

Deburr Tool

3M Cut & Polishing Wheel 6"

Deburring Set - Large Holes

Edge Deburring Bit

Optional: Cordless Screwdriver (for deburring)

Countersinking:

Microstop Countersink Unit with #40, #30, #10 & #8 Countersinks

3/32" Rivet Dimple Die

1/8" Rivet Dimple Die

#8 ScrewDimple Die

Optional: #6 Countersink, Dimple Die Organizer

Cutting

Wiss Snips Left & Straight

Wiss Snips Right & Straight

10" Vixen File

File Card / Brush

Temporary fasteners

Cleco Pliers

4 Cleco Clamps -1/2" Jaws

4 Cleco Clamps -1" Jaws

325 Cleco Fasteners - 3/32"

175 Cleco Fasteners - 1/8"

Safety Items

Safety Glasses

Hearing Protector

Other Tools

2 Screwdriver Bits - Size #2

24" Stainless Rule

Permanent Markers ("Sharpie" Xtra or Ulta Fine Point)

Fluting Pliers

Air Tool Oil

Tape Dispenser