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October 5, 2026
# Tools and Workshop Setup
## Builder Tech Support answers on tools and workshop setup
This article collects Builder Technical Support answers on tools and workshop setup.
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### Where to go next
For workshop layout (bench size, lighting, air supply) see the workshop setup article. For technique questions, search EAA's Hints for Homebuilders videos and the VAF forums by tool name.
### Van's Tech Q&A: Section 3 Tools and Workspace
*Copied from Van's Aircraft Tech Q&A on 2026-10-01. Source: [Section 3 Tools and Workspace](https://www.vansaircraft.com/faq/section-3-tools-and-workspace/).*
**Official PDF:** [RV-ALL\_03-except12.pdf](https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RV-ALL_03-except12.pdf) (7 pages). If the viewer below does not load, open the PDF with this link.
**What is in this document**
*This is a revision-controlled section of Van's construction manual with tool lists, tables and figures, so it is shown above as published instead of retyped. Use the PDF for the tool lists, tables and figures. The file is named RV-ALL\_03-except12.pdf.*
**Contents of Section 3 (headings as they appear in the PDF)**
- SECTION 3: TOOLS AND WORKSPACE
- STATIONARY TOOLS
- HAND TOOLS
- BUILDER'S TOOL REQUIREMENTS
- RV-14 BUILDER'S SUPPLIES REQUIREMENTS
- PARTS DESIGNATION SYSTEM
- WORKSPACE REQUIRED
- MECHANICAL DRAWINGS AND MECHANICAL DRAWING READING
- PLANS PAGE TEMPLATE SCALING
**Revision description (page 03-01 of the PDF)**
- Page 03-03 REV 4: 120° Machine Countersink Cutter with #30 Pilot, Economy 90° Drilling Attachment, and Threaded Shank Drill Set 76 pc. now required for RV-14. Flush Head Rivet Set (Tall, 1/2" Thick - Squeezer) and Rivet Cutter, no longer optional. Angle Drill Kit (Alternately use the Economy 90° Attachment Listed Below), Flush Swivel Rivet Set - Rivet Gun and Bucking Bar - Tungsten now optional.
- Page 03-04 REV 3: Drill Press, Wiss Snips - Offset - Right, and Digital Level no longer optional. Rubber Mallet or Heavy Soft Faced Hammer now required for RV-14. Dimpling Mallet now optional. Added 3/8 dia. Drift Pin.
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