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02-28-2012, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
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Pneumatic Squeezer
I bought a pneumatic squeezer and used it for two days and it no longer works. It was a new but cheap model. I sent it back today. My question is if you were buying a squeezer today, what would you buy. I am leaning to the Numatx because of size. Any thoughts?
thanks, rockwood
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02-28-2012, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 427
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I have a very old and classic CP that looks like it was first used by Rosie the Riveter herself. It works great and it's an easy find used on eBay and sometimes on here.
If I were buying now, I'd seriously consider the Hydro-Pneumatic Squeezer sold by Cleaveland. It looks superior to anything else available, and the reviews have been excellent. It was invented by an RV builder too.
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02-28-2012, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: KS
Posts: 110
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I found one on Craigslist. It has no markings on it, but it works well. It looks like one you might buy from any of the usual tool houses.
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02-28-2012, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,645
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What brand or type?
I bought one from one of the tool companies, but it only worked for two days and about 20 rivets. I am looking for one that works well. Having to send it back and slow down progress is costing me time. Im sure I probably just got a bad one and the next would be fine, but I was wondering about experience with the Numax system. thanks
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02-28-2012, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 182
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I've got this one from Isham's with an adjustable set holder and a few yokes.
http://store-planetools.com/usamadec...eter-sale.aspx
Lifetime warranty. I have only used it to set rivets on the horizontal stab so far, but I've had it for a couple years and it's still squeezing. Did I mention the lifetime warranty? I'm pretty happy with all of my tools from Isham's so far.
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02-28-2012, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Posts: 483
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It's hard to beat Avery
I purchased my squeezer about 7 years ago from Avery tools. About a year in I had some problems and Bob Avery tuned it up at no charge. It has performed flawlessly since then. If you want a quality tool and excellent service, you can't beat the Avery squeezer.
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Stone Mountain, GA
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02-29-2012, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battle Ground
Posts: 480
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Yes on Avery tools
I bought mine on EBay. After a few times using it, it just did not seem to work correctly. I sent it to Avery Tools and Bob rebuilt it. I think I still have less money in it compared to purchasing a new one.
He not only rebuilt it, but sent me some detailed instructions and talked to me on the phone about adjusting and using it. I don't believe you can find better service than you get from Avery tools.
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02-29-2012, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: 45G, Brighton, MI
Posts: 1,867
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Mine has an Avery label on it, is third or fourth hand, and I thought it had quit working, as it wouldn't squeeze #4's. I did some research here and found that if you adjust the holder too close, it won't squeeze the big rivets. There is a sweet spot in the adjustment , and it has to be fairly close to get maximum mechanical advantage. I backed off the holder a bit and voila! Still, it does hesitate a bit on the big rivets, and leaks air past the end gasket when actuated, so I'm thinking about sending it to Avery for a look-see while I'm waiting on my next kit.
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02-29-2012, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arizona
Posts: 613
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Main Squeeze
I have both a pneumatic and Main Squeeze by Cleaveland. My pneumatic collected dust most of the time, while I used the Main Squeeze almost all the time. I would do that again, hands down, but don't know much about their new product.....hope that helps, Glenn
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