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Old 10-19-2015, 09:40 AM
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You got all the good advise.
Find a builder nearby with both and try them.
I second the issues with cheap manual squeezers.
I love my pneumatic and use it first. Learn to feather the trigged on all your pneumatics.
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Old 10-19-2015, 01:22 PM
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Wound up with both an Avery hand squeezer and a ????? brand pneumatic. Used both frequently depending on the task.

As others have suggested, care with the pneumatic - it can make a lot of scrap metal pretty quickly.

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Old 10-19-2015, 02:30 PM
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IMHO a pneumatic squeezer is a must - but, as pointed out, learn to use it. I started with a hand squeezer then moved up - I wrecked the first part I tried to build.

However, once you get the hang, it's a godsend. Start with a slight under-squeeze and then close up the jaws. Once you get the right setting, it's just perfect rivet after perfect rivet. And then there's the dimpling......... And -4 rivets can be really tough with a hand squeezer.

Having said that, you need options. I seem to remember using 6 different riveting techniques on one assembly!
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Old 10-20-2015, 08:50 AM
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Something to consider that has not yet been mentioned...

Half the dimples in the aircraft are done with a squeezer, nearly the entire substructure. So if you are not building a QB kit, I always recommend the pneumatic squeezer.
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Old 10-20-2015, 03:24 PM
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Oh Boy. Thanks for all the input. Looks like this is a very personal preference. I am actually surprised so many said they prefer the manual. Wish I could go to the store and try them all out...
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Old 12-13-2015, 10:59 AM
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A lot of good info on squeezers. But not much on yoke size. If I were to buy a Cleveland Main Squeeze and a Tatco (for the tight places?) what sizes should I get?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-13-2015, 02:40 PM
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A lot of good info on squeezers. But not much on yoke size. If I were to buy a Cleveland Main Squeeze and a Tatco (for the tight places?) what sizes should I get?

Thanks in advance.
If it's a financial choice, get the 4" deep yoke.
If you can swing several, get the standard, 4", longeron and no hole.
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