The DeWalt is the one I'm planning for as i have other DeWalt tools, and the battery and charger already.
I bought my Stanley ProSet XT 2 used also, had to change an O ring, but otherwise it is working.
Tools to build
Re: Tools to build
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Re: Tools to build
I’ll be starting my HW in a couple of weeks at Midwest Skysports. I realize they have tools, but I was wondering if there are any tools of my own that I should bring. For example, should I buy my own rivet gun in case another builder is using the shop’s gun?
Maybe this is not necessary, but I want to make the most of my time while I’m up there.
Maybe this is not necessary, but I want to make the most of my time while I’m up there.
Re: Tools to build
Midwest should have ample tools on site. I once spoke with Henry and he had 8 Slings under construction at that moment. There's no way they were only working with one set of tools. 
Plus, you're paying for his service. I'd be surprised if that wasn't part of the operation.
Definitely something to pay attention to while you're building is what tools you may need post-completion of the build to keep with you in the plane and/or in your hangar. You won't need a rivet gun unless you're doing major repairs, but you'll need sockets, wrenches, allen/torx tools. The way I think about it is "what would I do if I had to put down in a remote airstrip and do a field repair - what would I need? I actually ran into that during my phase testing where I needed a 17mm wrench. Thankfully the shop on the field was open that day and let me borrow a couple of tools. It was after that flight I assembled my tool bag that stays on the plane.
Oh - and congrats on getting the build started! You're going to have a blast!
Plus, you're paying for his service. I'd be surprised if that wasn't part of the operation.Definitely something to pay attention to while you're building is what tools you may need post-completion of the build to keep with you in the plane and/or in your hangar. You won't need a rivet gun unless you're doing major repairs, but you'll need sockets, wrenches, allen/torx tools. The way I think about it is "what would I do if I had to put down in a remote airstrip and do a field repair - what would I need? I actually ran into that during my phase testing where I needed a 17mm wrench. Thankfully the shop on the field was open that day and let me borrow a couple of tools. It was after that flight I assembled my tool bag that stays on the plane.
Oh - and congrats on getting the build started! You're going to have a blast!
Brian Garrett
Re: Tools to build
They have their own tools onsite. You'll only make things confusing by bringing your own tools.McCreary637 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 30, 2025 10:02 am I’ll be starting my HW in a couple of weeks at Midwest Skysports. I realize they have tools, but I was wondering if there are any tools of my own that I should bring. For example, should I buy my own rivet gun in case another builder is using the shop’s gun?
Maybe this is not necessary, but I want to make the most of my time while I’m up there.
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