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08-18-2008, 10:09 AM
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Rivet Master 
1967 26' Overlander
Owings Mills
, MD
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,125
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A list of your favorite tools?
I did not buy a vintage Airstream as an excuse to buy more tools... despite what my wife might think. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Seriously, I have a decent collection of auto and home repair tools. I have almost nothing for working sheet metal; no snips, no riveter, no Cleco's, nada. While I'm sure there are threads somewhere, I would appreciate a list of your favorite Airstream-related tools. Since I'm not telling COMNAVSPOUSPAC about this thread, price is no object. 
Life is too short for mediocre tools. Thanks in advance for your ideas.
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08-18-2008, 10:41 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,714
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It's an Airstream...Who needs tools?
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08-18-2008, 10:56 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1966 22' Safari
Chico
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 178
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I'm sure Frank will help you out with some recomendations for Harbor Freight Tools. They may have some black marks on them but that should wipe right off. 
Since getting my 1966 Safari I have purchased an air operated rivet tool (Jet Mfg) an electric hand held shear (Milwaukie) and a 18 volt DeWalt cordless drill. Several drill bits for rivet removal and a whole bunch of rivets. I got reg pop rivets, large head rivets (Fastenall) and Olympics (Vintage trailer supply) I plan to get a bottle jack to assist in the axle replacement, then it will go in a trailer storage compartment for tire changes. I just got two DeWalt D130 drill motors off of eBay for polishing. Looking now on eBay and Craigslist for a cyclo polisher. I will be replacing all of the woodwork so I will probably get a air operated staple gun. If I can think of anything else I will get it. I'm kind of a too whore!!
NUTZ
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08-18-2008, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,336
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Don't forget the rivet shaver
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08-18-2008, 11:03 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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A sheet metal nibbler. Lewster posted one a while back and it has to be easier than tin shears!
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North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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08-18-2008, 03:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1986 32' Excella
vledder
, drenthe
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 411
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you realle need to have a rivet shaver, and the most important of all a cyclo polisher
remco
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08-18-2008, 04:20 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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I have an air powered "jab saw". It looks like a mini Sawzall, but air powered, rather than electric. Sears (Craftsman) sells a rivet gun that has a swivel head, very handy for getting into "those" places. A caulking gun for the tubes of Vulkem you will be dispensing, a cordless screwdriver, a laser level, digital volt/ohm meter, a collapsible aluminum ladder, a putty knife, a wheel bearing packer, a test light, a first aid kit.... 
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08-18-2008, 04:21 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 14,008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hampstead38
Life is too short for mediocre tools. Thanks in advance for your ideas.
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I agree! Here's my 'don't leave home without' list...
Corkscrew
gaffers tape
needle nosed pliers
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08-18-2008, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,515
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Janet, ya beat me to it.
My favorite tools in the Airstream are a bottle opener and a cork screw!
Of course, I have my service van with me where ever I go (it's my TV) so I always have my full complement of tools with me!
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08-18-2008, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 8,812
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i carry a credit card and the search tool...
Quote:
Originally Posted by hampstead38
... I'm sure there are threads somewhere, I would appreciate a list of your favorite Airstream-related tools...
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there is...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f44/...box-30378.html
just one of many.
and a link to links of the plethora of stuff we absolutely must carry...
really just the essentials.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/523514-post2.html
cheers
2air'
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08-18-2008, 07:12 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 375
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2air,
You never cease to amaze me how fast you come up with AirForum links.
They have helped me more than you can imagine. 
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08-18-2008, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Owings Mills
, MD
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,125
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What configuration of Cyclo? As for a rivet shaver, do you like a dedicated tool like Sioux or the Olympic add-on? As for riveters, I've seen the rotating head models, but it sounds like pneumatic might make things a bit easier on a big job. Just curious.
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08-18-2008, 09:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Chuckey
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,784
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Right now...
Pneumatic rivet puller
Rivet gun
Rivet shaver
Compounder
Cyclo-Polisher
Jacuzzi
Shari
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08-26-2008, 12:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Owings Mills
, MD
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,125
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Well, the jacuzzi is going to have to wait until we pay for renovations. And step one is pouring the pad for the trailer. I did some shopping, but mostly for materials rather than tools. I'm going to start looking at pneumatic rivet guns and a shaver. Looks like Craftsman produces a rivet gun. I have a fair number of Craftsman tools and have used the lifetime warranty on occasion (showing an uncanny ability to break tools). I think I saw something in the forums by Brown. I suppose the thing to do is go with the Olympic shaver sold by VTS.
Ah, so many tools, so little time (and money).
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08-26-2008, 03:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1963 24' Tradewind
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 360
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I already have a large selection of tools for the house and my cars-trucks etc. A large compresser 65 gal. with a high cfm has been has been vital for all the air tools. The AS caused me to add a pneumatic rivet gun(from HF), a flairing tool for the copper pipe fittings, and a very small tubing cutter for those tight spaces. I haven't even started on the polishing tools. My wife always knows where to find me when i have spare time. And as lewster said the bottle opener is never to far away.
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08-26-2008, 05:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Vice grips
Wire cutters
Multi meter
Adjustable wrench
Set of combo's 5/16 to 3/4"
Flat and Philip's screw drivers
Rivet gun - with asst rivets
Duct Tape!
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
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08-26-2008, 05:42 PM
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The Silver Schooner
2007 28' Safari SE
Dover
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 144
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Fix anything?
Is it true that you can fix most anything with Duct tape and WD-40?
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08-26-2008, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pudentane
Is it true that you can fix most anything with Duct tape and WD-40?
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Red Green says you can, but I don't think he promotes the use of WD-40.
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North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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08-26-2008, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Spare the Duct tape spoil the job!
Don't forget an assortment of hose clamps
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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08-26-2008, 07:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 26' Overlander
1962 24' Tradewind
Vincennes
, Indiana
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 145
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Me! I am my favorite tool because I am adept at using all the tools I have!
Seriously, I LOVE my 18v DeWalt tools (especially with the new lightweight batts) and my Gerber.
Godspeed,
Trent
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