C-frame dimpler 20” vs 22’
Hello,
I bought my RV-10 kit last month. After seeing the lead time I went ahead and bought all four kits at the same time.
I’m a repeat offender as I completed my RV-8 back in 2004.. still flying great today.
So I dusted off my aircraft building tools and compared it to Vans recommended tool list.
My C-frame dimpler/rivet setter was from Avery tools and I measured the throat capacity of 20”..
Vans says I need a 22” C-frame.. for all aircraft except the RV-12.. I asked Vans if it mattered but couldn’t get a straight answer.. so my question is. Do I need a new C-frame.. has anyone built an RV 10 with the old Avery CFrame?
Also does anyone know we’re can buy a “ front end” for the manual dimpler? I’d like to fab my own frame..
Kind Regards.
Allan.
Hello,
I bought my RV-10 kit last month. After seeing the lead time I went ahead and bought all four kits at the same time.
I’m a repeat offender as I completed my RV-8 back in 2004.. still flying great today.
So I dusted off my aircraft building tools and compared it to Vans recommended tool list.
My C-frame dimpler/rivet setter was from Avery tools and I measured the throat capacity of 20”..
Vans says I need a 22” C-frame.. for all aircraft except the RV-12.. I asked Vans if it mattered but couldn’t get a straight answer.. so my question is. Do I need a new C-frame.. has anyone built an RV 10 with the old Avery CFrame?
Also does anyone know we’re can buy a “ front end” for the manual dimpler? I’d like to fab my own frame..
Kind Regards.
Allan.
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