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Old 09-26-2013, 03:22 PM
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If/when I were to build another RV, I would buy a 2X rivet gun.

Having used a friend's 2X, I found they are perfect for setting skin to rib rivets. You will still need a 3X gun for those rivets that have to be set in more structure, such as the longerons, or where three or four parts must be riveted together.

The 2X is light enough that it doesn't dent the skin, if the bucking bar or gun slips off but still heavy enough to set the rivet quickly.
For those considering guns, unlike Bill, I bought a 2x and like him, found it to be great on the skin to rib lines and other thin material places. After about 3 or 4 times drilling out 4's or longer 3's I went and got a 3x. Both is definitely better but if you can only have one get the 3x and learn to turn it down.

My .02 worth.
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Old 09-26-2013, 03:49 PM
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I took my VS down from the attic a few weeks ago. I looked it over pretty good, knowing that I had built this part first.

After looking it over, I found rivets I dont like. I am definitely going to be drilling some of them out. I think my HS's are going to be in pretty good shape. I know my rudder has a pretty good ding in it.

I still have plenty of other things to obsess about before then.
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Old 09-26-2013, 04:08 PM
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I rebuilt the horizontal stabilizer. Too many dings and messed up rivets near the attach angles. If I recall that was about a $500 setback.
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