Lancair International Inc., Represented by Neico Aviation Inc., Copyright 2008 Redmond, OR 97756
Chapter 1
Page 1.13
REV. 2nd Ed./08-15-06
Introduction to the Lancair ES FastBuild Kit
ES
Tubing cutter
A tubing cutter is the standard and the best tool for cutting aluminum tubing to the correct
length.
37° flaring tool
Make sure your flaring tool is for 37° and that it work with 1/4” O.D. aluminum tubing. Keep
this with your tubing bender. You won't need it often, but when you do nothing else will work.
Don't use automotive type flaring tools as they have a different flaring angle.
Deburring tool
Utilizes a simple twist-of-the-wrist action for deburring holes and radii. The curved blade
automatically follows all contours.
Surveyor transit
If you like gadgets this one is fun, although a water level will work just as well for less money. A
surveyor transit can save you an hour or two in setup time and is usually available for rent from
surveyor/construction suppliers. It is like the water level because it still takes two people to use it
effectively. It will allow you to quickly level the fuselage, wings, horizontal stabs and jigs.
Water level
This is an inexpensive and simple method for checking wing washout, horizontal stabilizer
position and other big jobs on the airframe. We use 1/4" inch I.D., clear tubing that is available
at the hardware store. We also recommend dying the water with food coloring to make the water
level in the tube easier to read.
