Tools

This page documents the specialty aircraft tools and techniques that I used in the construction of my Sling 4.

Tool	Where Used	Buy Link
Astro Pneumatic Rivnut Drill Adapter	Install rivet nuts throughout the airframe
Noga Rotodrive Countersink	Deburring drilled holes
Milwaukee M12 Rivet Gun	Pull rivets throughout the airframe
Dymo Rhino 4200 Label Maker	Wiring - you can find inexpensive heat-shrink labels for this series of label makers
Tubing bender	Wings (fuel vents)
IWISS HDT-48-00 terminal crimping tool	(optional) for using Deutsch DT-series sealed electrical connectors instead of junky spade terminals
Cleveland Close Quarters Rivet pulling wedge	Helps pull 3.2mm rivets in tight places, like wing ribs
Ridgid 377 pipe flaring tool	Forms the flares on tubes used for compression fittings for fuel & pneumatic lines
Avery 1/8" vise grip dimpler	Fuselage skins	Aircraft Spruce
RG400 Crimp Tool	Antenna cables	Amazon