Memory Foam and riveting

[Stockmanreef]

Does anyone else use memory foam when riveting to protect against a falling bucking bar?

I have been using memory foam while riveting the bottom skins. It protects against a falling bucking bar and is a great place to set the bar down between rivets.

[MikeyDale]

I sure plan on using a piece under my head next week when I rivet the upper forward fuse skin. Not looking forward to laying on my back up underneath the panel! If I drop the bucking bar then it will probably knock my teeth out!

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by Stockmanreef

use memory foam when riveting to protect against a falling bucking bar?

Originally Posted by MikeyDale

If I drop the bucking bar then it will probably knock my teeth out!

Foam is less likely to damage the falling bucking bar

[Charles in SC]

I have several cheap bed pillows that I use when needed.