Aluminum Panel connectors?

[Kpt112]

Can any one tell me what these attachment devices are? What are they used for? Do I need them?(would they make your panel installation easier?) if yes where can I get them?

Thanks
Kevin

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[CHOTIS BILL]

They are called clecos and can be purchased at any aircraft supply store or Summit. Just Google clecos and you will find lots of dealesrs

Bill Lomenick

[jrcuz]

Some use only 1 size but some use 1/8 and 3/16 maybe 25 oe so. Don't forget the pliers for installing and removing them. Aircraft spruce in one source
JR

[68GT500MAN]

They are not needed, but do come in very handy during the assembly process. I have about 50 of the 1/8 and 30 of the 3/16 that I have used in many builds. It makes the process of drilling the rivet holes easier and allows you to assemble one complete section like a footbox without using a rivet or screw.
Doug

[Scud67]

Did my entire build without them, so not "needed", but probably useful in some cases. I just used tek screws when I wanted to hold a panel in place - quick and easy.

[chopthebass]

I plan on using them to fit most of my aluminum panels, and once I am happy with the fit I will remove them for powder coating. I've never used them before but bought a load from Spruce. Not needed - but I reckon they will be useful.

[rich grsc]

You don't need to install them in every hole when fitting panels, one in every third or fourth hole works good. Much simpler and faster than using screws when doing fit up, and you don't need to re-drill the hole like sometime necessary with screws.