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10-11-2008, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: WV
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Hand squeezer
What hand squeezer should I buy. I'm a new builder and have not owned or used a hand squeezer before.
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10-11-2008, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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There are several good brands out there. I've really liked mine, that I bought from Avery Tools about 12 years ago. A good solid design, that does an excellent job with rivets. You can also use a lot of different size yokes with it.
http://www.averytools.com/pc-497-86-...squeezers.aspx
L.Adamson --- RV6A
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10-11-2008, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
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Main Squeeze
The Cleaveland Main Squeeze is the one I have and it works really well.
http://www.cleavelandtoolstore.com/p...p?number=SCH22
I also have a 3" regular yoke, a 4" "thin nose" yoke, and a longeron (or flange) yoke. I find all of these are useful. I also have an adjustable set holder for both the Main Squeeze and my pnuematic squeezer and wouldn't be without it.
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10-11-2008, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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Squeezer Bolt is weak
Avery squeezer is good, it served me well during construction. The only thing in this thing is squeezer threaded bolt. I broke three of them, they wear out and crack inside female part. Maybe because I do not have pneumatic and hand tool works harder than usual. If you decide to buy that tool and squeeze everything with it buy two extra bolts and keep them handy because when it brakes in the middle of a job to get a new one even with the best customer service takes a bit of time. And wellcome to RV world!
Last edited by Vlad : 10-11-2008 at 10:45 AM.
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10-11-2008, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vladyspassky
... If you decide to buy that tool and squeeze everything with it buy two extra bolts and keep them handy because when it brakes in the middle of a job to get a new one even with the best customer service takes a bit of time. And wellcome to RV world!
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Good advice.
I used the Avery squeezer for my -9, (did not use or own a pneumatic squeezer) and by the end of the project I had to replace the original bolt as well.
The yokes you buy are just as important. You can get by with three:
1) 4" No Hole - $150
2) Longeron - $150
3) 3" Standard - $140
Holy cow! I had no idea the prices had gone up that much for these things. You can save money by buying one of the above yokes with the squeezer.
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10-11-2008, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Estacada, OR
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The Cleaveland Main Squeeze requires much less effort.
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10-11-2008, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RScott
The Cleaveland Main Squeeze requires much less effort.
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Which means that you're less likely to bend over rivets because you are much better able at keeping the squeezer aligned with the rivet. If you're not going to get a pneumatic, then the Main Squeeze is the way to go. If you are going to get a pneumatic anyway, then go with the Avery or some cheaper squeezer.
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Ellensburg WA
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10-11-2008, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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Bill I am glad I am not alone. Nothing wrong with the tool - it works excellent ( when it works  ) I broke the bolt, ordered new one, got wrong (square) one, sent them old broken, they were at SnF, promtply sent me correct one with apology - three weeks are gone.
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10-11-2008, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: WV
Posts: 33
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Which hand squeezer
Thanks for the input everyone. I'm going to get the Cleveland "Main Squeeze". It's more expensive but over the life of the project I'm sure my weary arms and hands will appreciate the easier to use tool.
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10-11-2008, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: KSLC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wvshooter
Thanks for the input everyone. I'm going to get the Cleveland "Main Squeeze". It's more expensive but over the life of the project I'm sure my weary arms and hands will appreciate the easier to use tool.
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FWIW, my hands and arms never got tired with the Avery either. It's kind of like squeezing " almost nothing" to do these small rivets. However, the Cleveland is the other good one I had in mind.
L.Adamson
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