Fellow builders at our EAA Chapter 650 are very helpful. I have been spending time visiting hangars and workshops to get a feeling of various projects at different stages of construction. It has helped in getting to know what tools I must acquire for my build.

Tools such as a band saw, air compressor, drill press, and a sander are a must at the workbench. But then there are all these pneumatic tools that I wouldn't have known — least how to use and where to use them — had it not been for experienced builders showing me around. This would have been very overwhelming otherwise.

Richard showing me how to smooth out aluminum edges using an air grinder.

Richard showing me how to smooth out aluminum edges using an air grinder. Aluminum must be smoothed out to avoid any cracks in the structure in the future.

Russ's tools at his workshop.

Russ's tools at his workshop.