90 Degree Drill Adaptor

[454]

Can anyone tell me where I can get a 90 degree drill adaptor from ?
I'm getting my tools together ready to start my build and am having trouble finding one of these.

I know that the air drills are 90 degree but I'm sticking with the hand tools for now mainly because I don't want the noise from a compressor annoying my neighbours / missus

So far I've got myself the following :

Stanley Heavy Duty Riveter
Hand Nibbler
Small Fret Saw
Deburr tool
Lots of 3.3mm drill bits
Stepped drill
Large and small metal ruler
Level
Set square
Various files

Plus I've already got a good, comprehensive socket set and various good drills.

I'm hoping this should be enough to get the panelling done.

Feel free to point out anything I've missed

[gdr]

Got mine years ago from The Eastwood Company. Not sure if they still sell them.

Or try these websites

www.valuediy.co.uk/diystore/catalogue/Power%20Tools/Accessories?detail=P0043

or

www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/ishop/982/shopscr2066.html

Some of your rivet holes can be pretty hard to get at so this is an important bit of kit.



>> Edited by gdr on Thursday 30th October 12:45

[Crazy of Cookham]

Hi 454.

I could go on for hours on this subject. NASA have just given me an offer to build the next space shutle in my garage.

I did use a compressor mainly because of the small size you can get 90 degree drills. Many tight spots to get into. A dremmel or equiv very useful especially with flexible shaft. A meter metal rule essential drill holes in at rivet spacing (thanks Stig) this will save hours of work in spacing rivets. The more accurate you drill these the easier things become.
If there is one tool I would recommend more than any is a Black & Decker power file much better than using a nibbler. This you will use on everything.
Have a look at Stigs and James Crewes web for links to tool suppliers. Most can be bought very cheap. You will need a set of box cutter drills about £10.
Hope this helps.

[BigAl1]

454,
I'm in the same situation - preparing for my parts to arrive in a couple weeks. I found this drill - www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/ab/siou/si8000es.htm?L+coastest+xfgj3810ff1b2f1b+1062124520
to use for my build.

Allan

[steve_D]

You are going to do thousands of rivets so an air riveter is money well spent IMO.

Dremel.

Cereal packets, 1" and 2" masking tape, Surgical scalpel, cutting mat, all to make templates for the ali panels around roll cage bars.

'G' cramps both standard screw type and the ratchet type (like mastic gun construction).
Mastic gun.

Some of those black plastic spring loaded clamps.

Drum sander kit ( kit with different size drums that fit in your drill).

Will look tonight for where I bought angle drill. When you come to use this you will need to break a 3.3 drill so it is nice and short to get into the tight corners. You will do this just before unintentionally breaking a drill but that’s life.
Remember that with this you can drill a hole much further into a corner than you can get a riveter so beware.

Steve

[bigmack]

I bought a 3/8" Makita battery powered right angle drill. One of the best tool purchases I've made. Shh...Don't tell my 175psi/18cfm compressor though I've got a larger 1/2" Milwaukee that just sits in its pretty little case. Of course air tools are pretty cool, but not everyone has a compressor to run them from. I personally like portable tools.
Around 1997-1998, Ultima used to say "No Special Tools Required" and said you could build one of these with a small hand cranked drill.
Cheers!!
-Mack

[454]

Excellent feedback, thanks everyone

Another little problem solved.

I remember the 'Rivet Jig' from Stigs site now you mention it.
It will give me something to make while I am waiting for my parts to arrive.

Clamps of various sizes and types have now also been added to my list.

[Steve_D]

My right angle drill adaptor came from Northern tool & equipment co. (UK) Ltd for £23.49.
Just looked through catalogue but can't find it but will keep trying

[Stig]

I knew I should've patented that rivet jig!

[Steve_D]

Frost Auto Restoration also do the same drill that I have but want £42.50 for it.
Steve

[454]

Thanks Steve D

I will give Northern tool & equipment a call to see if they still stock them.

Stig,

Maybe you should start selling these rivet jigs to new builders like me, it may pay for a small portion of your fuel bill

[Crazy of Cookham]

Rivet jig was great idea, possibly improved on if you use a aluminium rule cos the multipurpose tool.

[454]

Crazy,

That was my plan, easier to drill holes in a ruler I already have than to try and find another bit of ally the right shape.

[BogBeast]

steve_D said:

You are going to do thousands of rivets so an air riveter is money well spent IMO.

oh so glad I had my compressor, used for so many things. I sooo wish I had bought an air riveter aswell...