Mechanical dimpler other than DRDT-2?

[Mel]

Originally Posted by bscycleman

Mel,
Where did you find replacement nails for the pop rivet dimple set? I have searced all over with no luck. Either the nails are too short, or it is a finish nail with a small head.
Brian - Fellow Texan displaced in DC

I use finishing nails. Not sure the exact size. Just whatever fits. One box lasts a long time.

[Pilottonny]

Hello Scott,

I had a giant C-frame made for my hand squeezer, something like 20 inches deep, from one inch thick steel plate. I had a couple of tabs welded on the underside so I could sit it on the work table. Squeeze with one hand and move the part with the other. Very quick and effective. I could still change it out for the normal C-frames for the hand squeezer. The Squeeser just barely made it through the project though.

Make it even bigger than mine, especially at the curve in the back. Sometimes the dimple dies would bind because the frame would still give a little.



Another very handy tool is a dimpler for the pneumatic gun. Cheap and also very quick (but noisy of course).

Regards, Tonny.

[rwarre]

I used the Cleveland dimpler for my project. Will sell it if you are interested.

[sbalmos]

Thanks for the info everyone. I think I'll stick with buying the real DRDT-2. Not feeling adventurous enough yet to build my own frame or anything like that. rwarre, I sent you an email last night through here about the Cleveland dimpler you have, FYI.

Thanks all! Off to Lowe's and the Avery site to load up on more goodies this weekend.

[gib]

This is what I use.....of course it belongs to my company but it sure works nice. If money is not an issue than get one of these.