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Old 10-16-2014, 09:29 AM
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Default 2X No Problem

I used a 2X for the entire project and the plane is still holding together after 875 hours. I'm not saying its better than the 3X or 4X but it will do the job.
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Old 10-19-2014, 04:07 AM
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thanks to all that replied.
i picked up a used 3x gun from vans classifieds. not sure about a tungsten bar will use a few hand me downs for now.
i am reinforcing a few places as i am going to use a viking in my 12. solid rivets in a few places at the least make me feel better and i want to learn to buck rivets.
the viking is 35-40 lbs heavier than the 912.
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Old 10-19-2014, 05:37 AM
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I use a Cleco 2X gun exclusively for the "small" stuff. This is a high quality gun that can easily drive 1/8 rivets at 95psi, turn the pressure down to 45-50 psi and its perfect for 3/32 rivets.

Bottom line, I prefer a good 2X for RV type work, its also smaller and easier to work with than the larger guns.
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Old 10-19-2014, 10:27 AM
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Default Physical Dimensions

2x guns are shorter and will fit into tighter locations.
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Old 10-19-2014, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002 View Post
Since you said the project you are considering is 95% 1/8 rivets, my recommendation would be for at least a 3X.
My preference is a 2X for 3/32 rivets put you will have so few it probably wouldn't matter.

The bucking bar that is my favorite is no longer available so I can't recommend anything, but for 1/8 rivets stick with bars on the heavier side.

Thinking about building a T18?
Scott, Can you show us a picture of it?
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