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Old 01-24-2017, 11:04 AM
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It generally makes the rivet to skin surface flusher.

Flusher? Really?? Maybe you perceive it that way, it's your technique, or tools, but I don't think the physics of riveting supports that position. In my own build I back riveted one wing skin and traditionally riveted all of the others. If I told you to go pick which one was back-riveted you'd just be guessing as to which one it is as they all look outwardly the same.

The one thing I do like abut back riveting is it can be done solo. But produce a better rivet? Not in my experience - YMMV.....
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Old 01-24-2017, 11:53 AM
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Could be my technique. I have only built on plane. But after talking to several show winners about the riveting technique, I found them using the back riveting technique when ever possible. And I found their rivets to be superior. I was sold and have converted to this technique when ever possible.

Curious about the physics you refer to as supporting conventional riveting. Seems to me if you are using a flat bar on the surface to support the flat surface you would be better able to maintain a flat surface vs banging on the surface with a rivet set.

Anyway, didn't want to start a primer war, just stating my experience and presenting options. Agreed, use what ever technique produces the best results for you.

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