VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

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

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > The Never Ending Debate Section > Tools
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #41  
Old 04-25-2019, 08:22 PM
diamond diamond is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 710
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mike newall View Post
One of the main advantages of the Numatx is that your hands are free to hold the piece and the head. You squeeze with your foot.

Why would you want a lever on the head
How’s that foot pedal going to work for you when you’re in an awkward position or tight spot? Like cramped up in the fuselage. The mod that I am referring to is not a lever. It’s a two stage button wired down the air tube to the foot pedal.

Last edited by diamond : 04-25-2019 at 08:31 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 04-25-2019, 08:51 PM
vfrazier's Avatar
vfrazier vfrazier is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
Posts: 1,270
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by diamond View Post
How?s that foot pedal going to work for you when you?re in an awkward position or tight spot? Like cramped up in the fuselage.
I just have my dog, Jade, step on the pedal. She's a really smart dog. She manipulates the pedals while Dax drives the box truck too.



But seriously, I'm a repeat offender and I can't recall using a squeezer while being cramped in the fuselage, but anything is possible. Nonetheless, it probably won't be a huge issue for most.
__________________
Vince Frazier
www.f1aircraft.com
F1 Rocket and F4 Raider components
1-888-F1AIRCRAFT (1-888-312-4727)
www.flyboyaccessories.com
RV and Rocket Accessories, Tailwheels, Tools, & More
1-888-8FLYBOY (1-888-835-9269)

F4 Raider - under construction
F1-H Rocket "Crazy Horse" - sold
RV-4 "Chief Pontiac" - sold in 1994, purchased in 2018
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 04-26-2019, 09:36 AM
mike newall's Avatar
mike newall mike newall is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,052
Default

Use your pneumatic squeezer for those......

Shirley, you have both
__________________
"I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives, and all you do is complain!" - Q

Donated in 2020
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 04-26-2019, 08:42 PM
Stockmanreef Stockmanreef is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Midland, mi
Posts: 962
Default

I have used my knee on several occasions. Your other hand actually works as well or elbow.

I haven't found a spot yet where I could not use it where I had to squeeze a rivet.
__________________
Ken Stockman
Midland, MI
EAA Chapter 1093 member

FaceBook Page: Ken's RV-14
RV-14a (serial number 140073)
N73XP

Plane at hangar and the wings ON.
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 10-22-2019, 09:47 PM
gdrudolph gdrudolph is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Mountain View, CA
Posts: 6
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ROTARY7 View Post
An adjustable set holder does help, but still you have to find the force sweet spot with a pneumatic only squeezer.

PM me for plans of the C-frame tool. Maybe we will put them on the website at some point.
Does this have, or do you need an adjustable set holder for this device? I really want to stay away from shims/set heights...

Can you please provide c-frame plans? I did not see them on the website.

Thanks...
__________________
Neophyte RV-10 (to be started)
Private Pilots License 1987
25 Year flying hiatus to raise 3 kids
and now the flying "itch" is back!
Reply With Quote
  #46  
Old 10-23-2019, 03:20 AM
mike newall's Avatar
mike newall mike newall is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,052
Default

Pneumatic squeezer - just use -10 washers, much quicker.

Numatx squeezer....... You don't need to ! You just have 2 pressure settings on your gauge, one for -3 rivets, 1 for -4 rivets. The whole thing self sets irrespective of rivet length.

It is wizardry !!!
__________________
"I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives, and all you do is complain!" - Q

Donated in 2020
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 10-23-2019, 03:22 AM
mike newall's Avatar
mike newall mike newall is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,052
Default

Here is a quick video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcFAgD5yabk
__________________
"I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives, and all you do is complain!" - Q

Donated in 2020
Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 11-07-2019, 01:58 PM
A36Lee's Avatar
A36Lee A36Lee is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 29
Default Longer hyd hose?

Does anyone using the Numatx with standard 6' hydraulic hose ever wish for a longer hose?

I see that flyboyaccesories.com has an option for a 2' longer hose but it adds about $100. I am seriously thinking of buying a Numatx system and curious if $100 is best spent for more hose or something else.
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 11-07-2019, 03:31 PM
mike newall's Avatar
mike newall mike newall is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,052
Default

Never found the hose length to be an issue. I nearly always use my unit sat on a stool, foot pedal at an easy distance. The head is so light it can get into tight spaces without doing your wrists in.
__________________
"I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives, and all you do is complain!" - Q

Donated in 2020
Reply With Quote
  #50  
Old 11-08-2019, 02:48 PM
FlyGuy65 FlyGuy65 is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Houston (Kingwood), TX
Posts: 59
Default

Any updates on the company? Facebook page hasn't been updated in over a year (and no reply to message, but in all fairness its only been a day), website won't allow purchase online, no stock at AS+S.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

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 02:48 AM.


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.