Top Flite TOPA0405 - Manual (Page 5)

TOOLS
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Sealing iron (TOPR2100)
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Heat gun (TOPR2000)
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Hobby saw, hobby knife (HCAR0100),
#11 Blades (HCAR0211)
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Razor plane (Master Airscrew ® )
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Pliers (common and needle nose)
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Screwdrivers (Phillips and flat tip)
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T-pins (HCAR5150)
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60" Retractable Fabric Tape Measure
(HCAR0478)
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Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
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Masking tape (TOPR8018)
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Sandpaper (coarse, medium, fine grit)
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Easy-Touch ™ Bar Sander (or similar)
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Plan Protector (GPMR6167)
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Tack cloth (TOPR2185)
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1/4-20 Tap (GPMR8105) and tap wrench
(GPMR8120)
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90Þ Building square
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Builders triangle set (HCAR0480)
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.050 Long handle ball driver (GPMR8000)
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Hand or electric drill
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Drill bits: 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 9/64",
5/32", 3/16", 13/64", 1/4", 17/64", 5/16", 3/8"
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Epoxy mixing sticks (GPMR8055)
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
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CA Applicator tips (HCAR3780)
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Epoxy brushes (GPMR8060)
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Hot Sock ™ (TOPR2175)
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Single-edge razor blades (HCAR0312)
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Curved-tip canopy scissors (HCAR0667)
EASY-TOUCH BAR SANDER
On our workbench, we have three 11" Great
Planes Easy-Touch Bar Sanders, equipped with
#80, #150 and #220-grit sandpaper. This setup is
all that is required for almost any sanding task. We
also keep some #320-grit wet-or-dry sandpaper
handy for finish sanding before covering.
Great Planes Easy-Touch Bar Sanders are made
from lightweight extruded aluminum and can be
found at most hobby shops. They are available in
five sizes :
5-1/2" (GPMR6169) 33" (GPMR6174)
11" (GPMR6170) 44" (GPMR6176)
22" (GPMR6172)
The Easy-Touch Adhesive-Backed Sandpaper
comes in 2" x 12' rolls:
80-grit (GPMR6180)
150-grit (GPMR6183)
220-grit (GPMR6185)
Assortment of 5-1/2" long strips (GPMR6189)
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
There are two types of screws used in this kit.
Sheet metal screws are designated by a number
and a length.
For example #6 x 3/4"
Machine screws are designated by a number,
threads per inch and a length.
For example 4-40 x 3/4"
To prevent some of the die-cut parts from falling
out of the die sheets, the parts may not be
completely cut out. Do not force the parts from the
sheets. Use a sharp hobby knife to carefully finish
cutting the parts out.
When you see the term “test fit” in the
instructions, it means you should first position the
part on the assembly without using any glue and
then slightly modify or sand the part as necessary
for the best fit.
Whenever the instructions tell you to glue pieces
together, CA or epoxy may be used. When a
specific type of glue is required, the instructions will
state the type of glue that is highly recommended.
When 30-minute epoxy is specified, it is highly
recommended that you use only 30-minute (or
slower) epoxy because you will need either the
working time and/or the additional strength.
To avoid irreversible mistakes, read each step
completely through to the end before you begin.
Photos and sketches are placed ahead of the
step they refer to. Frequently you can study photos
in following steps to get another view of the
same parts.
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