VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Model Specific > RV-12/RV-12iS
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #11  
Old 06-02-2016, 05:28 PM
daveyator daveyator is online now
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: adelaide, south australia
Posts: 171
Default

Possibly sticking your tongue out the wrong side of your mouth while riveting. When in doubt, always check this.
Cheers
DaveH
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 06-02-2016, 05:33 PM
sandpiper sandpiper is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Independence, OR
Posts: 316
Default

Just did a rough measurement of my Main Squeeze. It's about 2.9".
__________________
John Horn (donated for 2020)
Independence, OR
LSRM-A, CFII
Rotax Service, Maintenance, and Heavy Maintenance Trained
Building an RV-12, N7878H reserved
Flying a Flight Design CTSW
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-02-2016, 05:51 PM
Alex Edwards Alex Edwards is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 68
Default

I remember struggling to do these ones too at first. I remember sitting there trying every different angle and direction and there was one way that it worked out. It would have been quicker to drive them but I did eventually get them in with the mainsqueze
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 06-03-2016, 10:45 AM
rvbuilder2002's Avatar
rvbuilder2002 rvbuilder2002 is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hubbard Oregon
Posts: 9,027
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sandpiper View Post
Just did a rough measurement of my Main Squeeze. It's about 2.9".
That explains the problem some are having.
A way to avoid messing up the manufactured head is to use flush rivets sets on both sides of the rivet.
It will leave a small flat in the center of the manufactured head.
This is fully accepted under the Mil. Spec. for rivet installation standards.
__________________
Opinions, information and comments are my own unless stated otherwise. They do not necessarily represent the direction/opinions of my employer.

Scott McDaniels
Van's Aircraft Engineering Prototype Shop Manager
Hubbard, Oregon
RV-6A (aka "Junkyard Special ")
Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:31 PM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.