I went ahead an decided to use MSP cherry rivets from the start for my leading edge ribs to spar web. I had no interest in the purist approach using solid rivets when an easier solution is acceptable.
While developing my technique, the flange on the first two ribs didn't quite set perfectly against the spar across the whole length of the flange. I was applying a torque with the rivet puller that cause the flange to bend up slightly as I squeezed the handles. I'm debating whether to attempt to replace any of them to try and get a better seat on the flange. First two photos are the bad ones, the last photo is an example of a good one after I developed the right technique. What does the VAF braintrust think?
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While developing my technique, the flange on the first two ribs didn't quite set perfectly against the spar across the whole length of the flange. I was applying a torque with the rivet puller that cause the flange to bend up slightly as I squeezed the handles. I'm debating whether to attempt to replace any of them to try and get a better seat on the flange. First two photos are the bad ones, the last photo is an example of a good one after I developed the right technique. What does the VAF braintrust think?
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