Sonex Aircraft are designed to be constructed using a minimal amount of specialized tools. Being able to build the aircraft using simple tools is just one more way in which Sonex Aircraft keep your construction costs low, offering the Best Performance Per Dollar!
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Sonex Recommended Tool Videos
Sonex, LLC now has a 3-part video series discussing the tools recommended to build a Sonex Aircraft.
Tool Lists
Below is a listing of tools recommended to complete Sonex kits, categorized by supplier. If you have additional questions about tools, please Contact Sonex Aircraft Technical Support.
| Recommended Aircraft-Specific Tools: | |||
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| Part Number | Description | Suggested for Tail Kit | Qty (Full Project) |
| Wicks: 200-SHP | Cleco Pliers (Pliers) | X | 1 |
| Wicks: AT551X | Clecos, 3/32" | X | 200 |
| Wicks: AT552X | Clecos, 1/8" | X | 200 |
| Wicks: AT553X | Clecos, 5/32" (Qty 10 required of using Pre-Assembled Main Wing Spars) | 100 | |
| Wicks: AT554X | Clecos, 3/16" | X | 10 |
| Wicks: 1003-100 | Counter Sink, 100 degree (1/8" ,#30) | 1 | |
| Wicks: 5102D-1/8 | Dimpler for Pop Rivets | 1 | |
| Wicks: 5102D-3/32 | Dimper for 3/32 Rivets | 1 | |
| Wicks: TP44-0 | Hand Seamer (Offset) | X | 1 |
| Wicks: M-1R | Snips, Aviation ,Left hand | 1 | |
| Wicks: M-2R | Snips, Aviation ,Right hand | 1 | |
| Wicks: MC14 | Snips, Combination (Andy 14") | X | 1 |
| Wicks: F4246A3 | File, Chain Saw, Round | X | 1 |
| Wicks: F4246A6 | File, Chain Saw, Flat | X | 1 |
| Wicks: F3753 | 3M Scotch Brite Wheel | X | 1 |
| Wicks: 1261ME | Meter Stick | 1 | |
| Wicks: 6CLAMP | C-Clamp with Swivel Pads | X | 2 |
| Wicks: S4275T | Standard Aircraft Handbook | X | 1 |
| Wicks: 988-40 | Drill Bits-#40 Size | X | 24 |
| Wicks: 988-30 | Drill Bits-#30 Size | X | 24 |
| Wicks: 988-21 | Drill Bits-#21 Size | X | 4 |
| Wicks: VX10 | File, Vixen | X | 1 |
| Wicks: 1046 | Speed Deburring Tool | X | 1 |
| Wicks: 500 | Fluting Pliers | 1 | |
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Wicks Aircraft Supply 1-800-221-9425 www.wicksaircraft.com |
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| Recommended Local Hardware Store Tools: | |||
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| Description | Suggested for Tail Kit | ||
| Band Saw, wood cutting, 5-6 TPI blade (table model is ok) | |||
| Compressor, Small | X | ||
| DA Sander (Air or Electric) | |||
| Drill Press, Small (table model is ok) | |||
| Electric Drill, 3/8 USR | X | ||
| Grinder, Bench | X | ||
| Mallet, Plastic Tip (Sears Craftsman PN: 38292) | X | ||
| Pneumatic "Pop" Riveter | X | ||
| Hand "Pop" Rivet Tool | X | ||
| Spiral Cutter (Drill Bit) | |||
| Straight Edge, 3' (Ruler) | X | ||
| Wrenches, SAE | X | ||
| Wrenches, Socket | X | ||
| Sharpie Permanent Markers - colored (blue or red) & black; both fine point and ultra fine point | X | ||
