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[sandpiper]

krazydoc - I'm finally getting started on my kit and have zero experience with any of this so I need to make sure I understand your step #2. I am picturing that in step 2 you are putting no pressure on the shop head end of the rivet and that the pressure is just on the hollow spacer??

Thanks in advance.

[krazydoc33]

John,
In Step 2) the pressure is applied to the manufactures head and the spacer. The idea is to drive the rivet home and close up any space between the parts.
Sorry for the delay with my reply. I started the kit in December and broke my hip in late February. That has slowed me down a lot. There is almost more metal in ME than in the RV !

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by LittleJoeA

Peter,

Try this link

http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlej...705623/detail/

I was able to purchase the tygon tubing from the local hardware store. It was fifty scnts a foot or so.

This method really works with thin parts that are hard to get tight.

Joe,

I have not been able to find Tygon tubing yet, I tried several places. I got some vinyl tube from home Depot which I will test soon. I am waiting for my air drills I ordered at Harbor freight. I find it hard to drill the rivets out using a regular cordless drill so later this week I will let you know.

Peter

[sandpiper]

krazydoc - thank you. I figured that was what you were describing but wanted to make sure.

[LittleJoeA]

Peter,

I think "Tygon" is a brand name for vinyl tubing. That should work just fine.

Lotsa luck.

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by LittleJoeA

Peter,

I think "Tygon" is a brand name for vinyl tubing. That should work just fine.

Lotsa luck.

thanks Joe!