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Old 12-19-2012, 10:28 AM
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Oh, man, I'm impressed! That's so cool!

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Old 12-19-2012, 10:29 AM
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So, I really wanted use some of the ideas in this thread. Specifically, teh idea of mounting the sqeezer then having a foot peddle to trigger it.

I saw a video by Cleaveland of dimpling using a bench mounted squeezer. A foot peddle activated the squeezer. It looked quite easy to use.

I wanted to do the same thing with my existing "C" squeezer.

Given my solution, I should not be allowed to build an airplane video proof
Gotta love it and I think this is exactly why you should be allowed to build an airplane!
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Old 12-19-2012, 10:36 AM
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I have been using a foot pedal for my squeezer since the start of my -10. It probably has saved 10 or more hours. Mounting it in my vice, I did all the dimples on all of the tailcone stringers in less than one hour.

You can also use the foot pedal (mine at least) by holding it in one hand and the squeezer in the other. For dimpling the holes on the edge of large sheets I set the sheet on a table and go around the edges sitting in a chair.

The most important thing I have learned is that you do NOT want to get into a nice rhythm. If you do you will add a lightening hole.

I purchased the pedal from McMaster Carr, part number 9781K12 Foot-Pedal-Operated Air Control Valve, Single Pedal, Spring Return, 3-Way, 2-Position, 2.88" L . Price was $61.44. I used some plastic hose to hook it up to the squeezer and air system.
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Old 12-19-2012, 01:31 PM
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...The most important thing I have learned is that you do NOT want to get into a nice rhythm. If you do you will add a lightening hole....
BTDT. I don't have a foot pedal, but I do have to conciously and completely let go of the thumb trigger between holes.
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Old 12-19-2012, 06:35 PM
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Glen,

Haven't had that good of laugh in weeks!!!

I'd say you're overqualified to build an airplane... and being a lifetime member of the Rube Goldberg society myself, I greatly admire your work. It's heartwarming to see an individual like yourself take Rube's methodology to new levels of complex simplicity.

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Old 12-19-2012, 06:50 PM
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Ernie, if you like this, you should see what I did to my forklift. On second thought, perhaps not !
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Old 12-19-2012, 07:18 PM
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As seen above, I think I got it from Avery Tools But mine came with the foot pedal separate(which has the nice feathering ability required for dimpling and riveting), I think the quick release compression hose was separate. Of course this was about four year ago or so.
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I wanted to do the same thing with my existing "C" squeezer.

Given my solution, I should not be allowed to build an airplane video proof
Love the solution!! We do have a foot pedal for that squeezer too, and it's currently on special.

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