Summary of Drilling Tools for your Homebuilt

This list summarizes the drill and drilling accessories you will require and those optional items that you may find worth investing in for your homebuilt aircraft project. This list is based upon Van’s RV Aircraft but should apply to any sheet metal construction airplane.

Required Tools:
• Pneumatic Air Drill, minimum 2,600 RPM
• Standard Length #40, #30, #21 and #10 Drill Bits
• 12” Long #40 and #30 Bits
• Countersink Cage with #40, #30, and #6, #8 and #10 Screw bits
• Hole De-burring bit

Optional Tools:
• Drill Press, bench type of floor stand type
• ¼-28 Threaded Air Angle Drill and Bit Set, minimum 2,000 RPM
• Air Swivels for all Air Tools
• Drill Bit Stops, Spring Type
• Full Set of Wire Gauge Drill Bits
• Wire Drill Gauge for Checking Bit & Countersink Sizes
• Battery Drill for de-burring
• Hand Speed De-burring Tool
• Drill Hole Guide Set
• Hole Saw Set for Instrument Panel
• Plexiglass Drill Bits