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Old August 6th 08, 08:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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It was bound to happen sooner or later

Dog-leg Deburring Tool, $8, item# 98262-0AZH
4-piece countersink set, $15, item# 98263-0AZG
Microstop Countersink cage adapter, $15, item# 98264-0AZG
(The above items may be found on page 36 of Catalog 163-B)

Cleco Pliers, $4.50, item# 97346-1NYH
(see pg 21 of Catalog 663-B)

However... (you knew that was coming, right? :-)

When I tried to order the deburring tool Harbor Freight said it didn't
recognize the number. So I sent a message to their Customer Service
people to make sure they knew there was a market for virtually any
aircraft-related tools they might care to offer.

The squeaking wheel DOES get the grease... eventually. If enough of
you guys will follow suit we could probably get Harbor Freight to
offer virtually everything needed to fill an aviation metalsmith's
toolbox.

Yeah, I know what you're thinking -- I'm not a big fan of Harbor
Freight''s quality either. But in some cases Good Enough is all you
need. For example, I've found that a Chinese cleco costing a nickel
works just as well as one costing six-bits.

-R.S.Hoover
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Old August 6th 08, 08:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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On Aug 6, 2:16*pm, " wrote:
It was bound to happen sooner or later

Dog-leg Deburring Tool, $8, item# 98262-0AZH
4-piece countersink set, $15, item# 98263-0AZG
Microstop Countersink cage adapter, $15, item# 98264-0AZG
(The above items may be found on page 36 of Catalog 163-B)

Cleco Pliers, $4.50, item# 97346-1NYH
(see pg 21 of Catalog 663-B)

However... (you knew that was coming, right? *:-)

When I tried to order the deburring tool Harbor Freight said it didn't
recognize the number. *So I sent a message to their Customer Service
people to make sure they knew there was a market for virtually any
aircraft-related tools they might care to offer.

The squeaking wheel DOES get the grease... eventually. *If enough of
you guys will follow suit we could probably get Harbor Freight to
offer virtually everything needed to fill an aviation metalsmith's
toolbox.

Yeah, I know what you're thinking -- I'm not a big fan of Harbor
Freight''s quality either. *But in *some cases Good Enough is all you
need. *For example, I've found that a Chinese cleco costing a nickel
works just as well as one costing six-bits.

-R.S.Hoover


I couldn't agree with you more on the HF tool assessment Bob and I've
purchased more than a few tool's and such from HF for that very
reason. To my way of thinking if I've done my homework and know how
the tool should be made than I can make a selection and purchase that
leaves me with money for other materials. The more nickle's and dime's
I save equal's dollar's saved or better spent on other material's or
tool's. My drill press, clamps and many of my lathe tools have HF part
numbers.

Joe
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Old August 6th 08, 09:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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"Copperhead144" wrote in message
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On Aug 6, 2:16 pm, " wrote:
It was bound to happen sooner or later

Dog-leg Deburring Tool, $8, item# 98262-0AZH
4-piece countersink set, $15, item# 98263-0AZG
Microstop Countersink cage adapter, $15, item# 98264-0AZG
(The above items may be found on page 36 of Catalog 163-B)

Cleco Pliers, $4.50, item# 97346-1NYH
(see pg 21 of Catalog 663-B)

However... (you knew that was coming, right? :-)

When I tried to order the deburring tool Harbor Freight said it didn't
recognize the number. So I sent a message to their Customer Service
people to make sure they knew there was a market for virtually any
aircraft-related tools they might care to offer.

The squeaking wheel DOES get the grease... eventually. If enough of
you guys will follow suit we could probably get Harbor Freight to
offer virtually everything needed to fill an aviation metalsmith's
toolbox.

Yeah, I know what you're thinking -- I'm not a big fan of Harbor
Freight''s quality either. But in some cases Good Enough is all you
need. For example, I've found that a Chinese cleco costing a nickel
works just as well as one costing six-bits.

-R.S.Hoover


I couldn't agree with you more on the HF tool assessment Bob and I've
purchased more than a few tool's and such from HF for that very
reason. To my way of thinking if I've done my homework and know how
the tool should be made than I can make a selection and purchase that
leaves me with money for other materials. The more nickle's and dime's
I save equal's dollar's saved or better spent on other material's or
tool's. My drill press, clamps and many of my lathe tools have HF part
numbers.

Joe
I'll add my 2 cents worth. A friend re-built a 35' Jason sailboat right
along side my shop. He used HF drills and had a bunch of SS to drill,
mostly 1/8" and thicker.. Still has the same drill set. I would have bet
my butt that that set wouldn't last one day... Changed my opinion of HF
drill bits.

Stu


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Old August 6th 08, 10:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Stuart & Kathryn Fields wrote:

Joe
I'll add my 2 cents worth. A friend re-built a 35' Jason sailboat right
along side my shop. He used HF drills and had a bunch of SS to drill,
mostly 1/8" and thicker.. Still has the same drill set. I would have bet
my butt that that set wouldn't last one day... Changed my opinion of HF
drill bits.

Stu


Anybody know where I can get a cheap rivet setting tool? The one I want
is $210 and I can't squeeze that out (sorry about the pun.)

The one I want it the TP-888-3 on this page.
http://www.rivetsinstock.com/rivet62.htm

Tony

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Old August 6th 08, 10:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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On Aug 6, 2:21 pm, Anthony W wrote:

Anybody know where I can get a cheap rivet setting tool? The one I want
is $210 and I can't squeeze that out (sorry about the pun.)
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If it's cheap, you don't want it. Call the guys at the Yardstore, see
if they'v got any used ones.

http://www.yardstore.com/

A good squeezer, a couple of heads and full range of sets makes up a
good part of your tool kit. If the only way to get one is to poke
your change in a sock until you can afford it, then do it.

-R.S.Hoover
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Old August 7th 08, 03:02 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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wrote:
On Aug 6, 2:21 pm, Anthony W wrote:

Anybody know where I can get a cheap rivet setting tool? The one I want
is $210 and I can't squeeze that out (sorry about the pun.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------


If it's cheap, you don't want it. Call the guys at the Yardstore, see
if they'v got any used ones.

http://www.yardstore.com/

A good squeezer, a couple of heads and full range of sets makes up a
good part of your tool kit. If the only way to get one is to poke
your change in a sock until you can afford it, then do it.

-R.S.Hoover



Thanx for the feedback. I've been having a hard time locating a rivet
squeezer. Not many places carry them. I plan to get one in the next
week or 2 but I wanted to make sure I was getting a good deal. None of
the places I usually shop for tools carry such an item...

Tony
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Old August 7th 08, 01:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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"AW" == Anthony W Anthony writes:

AW Thanx for the feedback. I've been having a hard time locating
AW a rivet squeezer.

Stay away from Cal Aero Supply on eBay; they sell really old
stuff. Got a squeezer from them that needed significant overhaul and
sure didn't save money on that deal.

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If I could be a bird, I'd be a Flying Purple People Eater because
then people would sing about me and I could fly down and eat them
because I hate that song.
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Old August 7th 08, 09:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Here's another.

On page 43 of catalog 163-B, Harbor Freight is offering a 3X riveting
hammer for $115. Item# 97857-0AZH

-Bob
 




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