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Old 02-19-2017, 06:23 AM
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Default What rivet cutter?

Can you share what you use for a rivet cutter?
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Old 02-19-2017, 06:31 AM
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Old 02-19-2017, 01:33 PM
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Looking around online I can't even find a 4-4.5 for sale. My cutter so far sucks and the tips get a angle on them so I suppose I'll try the full length -5's. My suggestion to Vans is to either include these rivets or make the f-01443 plates a bit thicker for the -5's.
As you already found, half sizes in 1/8" rivets are not as commonly available as they are for 3/32 rivets (which is why they are not supplied in the kit).

If proper riveting techniques are used, I have never had any problems setting cut rivets (even ones cut with a cheapo rivet cutter).
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As you already found, half sizes in 1/8" rivets are not as commonly available as they are for 3/32 rivets (which is why they are not supplied in the kit).

If proper riveting techniques are used, I have never had any problems setting cut rivets (even ones cut with a cheapo rivet cutter).
Fair enough. I guess a note in the plans might be helpful to others.
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Old 02-19-2017, 04:10 PM
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What is the recommended procedure after cutting a rivet? Just install it? I ask this because I volunteered doing work on a B-17 undergoing restoration. When we had to cut a rivet we would dress it by hitting it lightly with a file to make sure that there were no burrs.
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