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12-02-2018, 03:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Lexington Park, MD
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New Builder RV-12iS
I ordered my kit, Empennage/Tailcone on 28 November and I am now in the Tool purchase stage. One question that I have please:
Do I need a Rivet Gun,
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12-02-2018, 04:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Originally Posted by David Fuchs
I ordered my kit, Empennage/Tailcone on 28 November and I am now in the Tool purchase stage. One question that I have please:
Do I need a Rivet Gun,
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No, but you will need a pneumatic rivet puller, a hand rivet puller (PRP26A is very good), and a hand rivet squeezer Cleaveland Mainsqueeze is a popular choice, but Tatco is also good. Have a look at the Cleaveland and Isham RV-12 tool Kits
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12-02-2018, 05:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Lexington Park, MD
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Tools
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12-02-2018, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mill Creek, WA
Posts: 617
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Pneumatic squeezer
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Originally Posted by rgmwa
No, but you will need a pneumatic rivet puller, a hand rivet puller (PRP26A is very good), and a hand rivet squeezer Cleaveland Mainsqueeze is a popular choice, but Tatco is also good. Have a look at the Cleaveland and Isham RV-12 tool Kits
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And a pneumatic squeezer, though not necessary, sure makes the work flow faster. I've used mine a fair amount already just in the VS on my -12iS.
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Randy Lervold
RV-12iS, empennage/tailcone complete, wings currently, fuse in box
RV-3B, first flight 2007 - sold
RV-8, first flight 2001 - sold
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12-03-2018, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North Brunswick, NJ
Posts: 163
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agreed. Early on I was being cheap and skipped a pneumatic squeezer.. Eventually I broke down and bought a used one from e-Bay.. I kicked myself in the butt for not having bought it earlier.
When you put the 1 million rivets in the tail's rear bulkhead, you'll be kicking yourself in the butt too.
and agreed on the PRP26A rivet puller.. and of course a pneumatic blind rivet puller too.. I got a blue one from Harbor Freight.. good enough.
Add a #17 or #19 drill bit to the tool list (i forget which.. whichever one is missing from the list). Also a #6 screw dimple die set (if you'll be installing landing lights).
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12-03-2018, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,761
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Originally Posted by rcarsey
When you put the 1 million rivets in the tail's rear bulkhead, you'll be kicking yourself in the butt too.
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I've told you a trillion times, "Don't exaggerate!"
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12-03-2018, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Lexington Park, MD
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Thank You all !
Once again, I thank you all.
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12-03-2018, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Navarre, FL
Posts: 385
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Instead of a pneumatic puller, you may consider the Milwaukee 12v puller. Best tool I purchased this year. No hoses to get in the way and will pull with only 1 squeeze where most pneumatics take 2 or more due to a short stroke.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Shane
RV-6 IO-360 Angle valve, G3X touch
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12-03-2018, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mill Creek, WA
Posts: 617
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timberwolf
Instead of a pneumatic puller, you may consider the Milwaukee 12v puller. Best tool I purchased this year. No hoses to get in the way and will pull with only 1 squeeze where most pneumatics take 2 or more due to a short stroke.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...B&gclsrc=aw.ds |
That looks like an excellent solution, does it always fully complete the pull with only one trigger stroke?
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Randy Lervold
RV-12iS, empennage/tailcone complete, wings currently, fuse in box
RV-3B, first flight 2007 - sold
RV-8, first flight 2001 - sold
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