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Old 01-02-2012, 03:59 PM
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Hey, that's exactly the problem I had when I first started...the same exact squeezer, too. I ended up getting one that looks like a Tatco...maybe it is, I don't recall, but it was much better quality.

I think you don't need the top of the line squeezer...I didn't. But no matter how good or bad the squeezer is, I always managed to get clubbed rivets when squeezing with my left hand. The right hand came out perfect. Weirdest thing, but I think it's because I couldn't keep it perfectly lined up while squeezing the handles.

Lesson here is that just about any squeezer will work fine, and it has more to do with technique. Actually, if you search on all the posts I've ever made, the first several were about this exact subject. Not sure if there pictures are still there...but they look like your typical clubbed over rivets.
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Old 01-02-2012, 04:50 PM
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No such thing as a stupid question. Anyhow, I am only familiar with the Type #214 pneumatic squeezer (most common) and yes the yokes are interchangable. Hope this helps.
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Old 01-02-2012, 06:14 PM
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Stupid question, but can you use the yoke from a pneumatic squeezer on the hand squeezer ?
Yes - the yokes should be interchangeable. The squeezer I used is the previously mentioned Avery (http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=9400). Get a set of quick change pins and make sure that it has an adjustable ram.

Unfortunately the yokes aren't cheap. I wound up with three:
http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7760
http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7755
http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7720

This stuff does come up on eBay every once in awhile, so that's worth watching.

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Old 01-03-2012, 05:38 AM
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Yes - the yokes should be interchangeable. The squeezer I used is the previously mentioned Avery (http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=9400). Get a set of quick change pins and make sure that it has an adjustable ram.

Unfortunately the yokes aren't cheap. I wound up with three:
http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7760
http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7755
http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7720

This stuff does come up on eBay every once in awhile, so that's worth watching.

Dan
Dan,

Thanks a lot. I already have a couple of yokes. I was looking at that squeezer and think i will go this way, with quick change pins.
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Old 01-03-2012, 06:28 AM
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When I built my 7 I did it in a friend's shop and used his tools. He had the squeezer Spruce sells and with the 3" yoke I could never get consistent results. With the 2" yoke it did a good job. When i bought tools for my shop I got the Avery 9400 and there is a world of difference. Does a perfect squeeze every time and has more leverage so your hand doesn't get tired as fast. Don
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