Since the TUNDRA kit uses the “matched holes process”, its’ assembly requires no jigs at all. With every single part pre-punched, pre-cut and pre-bent, you just align the holes and rivet the parts together to achieve a perfectly straight airplane. The following list describes what tools and equipment are needed for the TUNDRA assembly project:
JIGS • None required
WORK TABLE • 4 feet by 16 feet by 3 feet high • 3/4 inch plywood suggested for sturdiness
EQUIPMENT • Air compressor • Air hoses • Air regulators • Work lamps
RECOMMENDED TOOLS • Pneumatic Rivet Gun kit model 3X (with bucking bar assortment) • Air drill or battery drill • Pop rivet tool (for inside finishing) • Wire twister pliers • Rubber hammer • Multi bits screwdriver set • Pliers assortment set • Ratchet sets (1/4” & 3/8” drive) • Torque wrench (1/4” drive) • Wrench set (1/4” to 1”) • Vise grip pliers ( 2 ) • C clamps ( 4 ) • Measuring tape • Flaring tool (for 3/8” tubing) • Tubing cutter • File assortment (flat and round) • Microstop countersink tool set (3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”) • Drill bits (nos: 4.5 - 6.3 - 6.6 - 7.9 - 8 - 8.2 - 9.4 - 11 - 12 - 12.6 - 13) • Drill bits (no: 30, for 1/8” rivets) 1 x short and 1 x 12” long • Drill bits (no: 40, for 3/32” rivets) 1 x short and 1 x 12” long • Deburring tools set • Cleco pliers • 1/8” clecos (200) • 3/32” clecos (500) • 5/32” clecos (25) • Markers
OPTIONAL TOOLS • Pneumatic Rivet Gun model 2X • Small 90o air drill • Micrometer • 24” Ruler • Spray Paint Gun • Hand Rivet Squeezer set ( 3” yoke ) • Tubing bending tool • Silicone gun • Wiss snips (Left, Right, Straight)
SAFETY GEAR • Work gloves • Latex gloves • Safety glasses • Hearing protection • Dust mask
SHOP SUPPLIES • Air tool oil • Gunwash econo thinner • Scotch brite scuffing pads • Sanding paper • Loctite 262 • Antiseize compound • Fuel sealant • Primer • Flaxseed oil • Contact glue • Silicone • Torque sealant • LPS-3 • Polyurethane winshield sealant