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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