Need advice

[Chris In Milwaukee]

That's the size I have. That and a hose ought to do it. Compressor should have a regulator on it, but low-cost regulators aren't super accurate at lower pressures. Rivet guns are typically operated at about 30-40psi, but I was able to get my regulator to hold pressure pretty well that far down. Some rivet guns also have a better regulator at the handle. That way you can run the regulator on your compressor higher, and use the one on your gun to knock it down to a more appropriate level with better control.

For my press, die grinder, etc, I run it at 90-100psi, but it consumes a fair amount of air and cycles on fairly frequently. 29 gallons should be good for just about everything, except maybe painting. But that's way way far away.

[MNBenny]

So what do I need to get with it? Other than a hose


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[MNBenny]

I see at HFT they have a 29 gallon 150 psi air compressor for 350


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[Chris In Milwaukee]

Yes, for riveting at a minimum. The volume of the compressor depends on what you want to do with it. Die grinders, air-over-hydraulic jack for your press, and paint guns need volume (big tanks). Rivet guns, air drills, nail guns, not as much air volume required. Look at the air requirements for the tools you desire (measured in CFM), and match the compressor to the tool. If there's an electric equivalent, it may be cheaper to do electric if you're being budget conscious. If the CFM requirement for the tool you're considering is low, then pneumatic and electric tools become price competitive.

I'm using electric/battery drills. Rivet gun and arbor press are air.

Eventually you'll need an air compressor. As Brooks mentioned, he's running his rivet gun with a small pancake compressor. Those are quite affordable compared to a larger compressor.

[MNBenny]

So let me ask again.....do I need an air compressor and powered tools or no? I seem to be getting mixed messages from people


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[Gavin Chester]

Makita makes a 4500 rpm 1/4" electric drill with a built in adjustable depth stop, model # 6501 It is small and light with a thin flexible cord.

[Bcone1381]

Regarding air compressor for using pneumatic tools, I use a 2hp pancake compressor that puts out 2.7CFM @90psi. It runs my drill and 2X rivet gun just fine. I don't see a need for a big compressor for quite some time.

[N3UW]

I personally like pneumatic tools but you do not have to have the air drills. You will need a small compressor for a rivet gun. You can use a battery drill but a good air drill, like a sioux that I use, are lighter and easier use for extended use.

[Chris In Milwaukee]

My pleasure, sir. Did you get your routing forms fixed up or replaced?

[MNBenny]

Thank you chris


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[Chris In Milwaukee]

Anyone know if dewalt makes a 2000+ rpm drill at all or maybe I do have to look a neumatic drill


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. In electric corded, yes. Cordless, probably going to be a bit slower. Home Depot shows them up to 1500 in cordless, 2500 in corded electric.

Pneumatic drills weigh less, for sure, but if you don't yet have a compressor, then it'll be an expensive drill. . But you'll need a higher-volume air source eventually, anyway. Just depends on when you're ready to invest.

[MNBenny]

I have a youtube video where I did the rubber mat method to form my lightening holes. I have some other videos on how i built the wing on my patrol. Do a search for N3UW on youtube or find them. where is the rubber press video.

john snapp

Hey John would you recommend I look at buying an air compressor and start buying pneumatic tools?


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[MNBenny]

Anyone know if dewalt makes a 2000+ rpm drill at all or maybe I do have to look a neumatic drill


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[Chris In Milwaukee]

I wouldn't guess. The wing plan shows you how many there are. It's one of the first five sheets in the plan set. It shows the whole wing with ailerons and flaps.

[MNBenny]

Hi everyone got some more ribs cut. I have another question. How many trailing edge ribs are there for the flap and the aileron? Anybody have a guess?



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