I'm shopping around for tools ala carte, rather than buying a prepackaged starter kit, and have a few quick questions about rivet squeezer set sizes. My apologies if this has been covered elsewhere.
Van's tool list recommends the following:
(1) Regarding the Flat/Flush Sets, is my assumption correct that this is what Van's list means?
(3) Why do I need two different face diameters for the flush sets?
(4) Finally, why is the set length important at all?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Van's tool list recommends the following:
- 1/8" Universal Cupped Set
- 3/16" Universal Cupped Set
- Flat Set 1/2" x 1/8" ** (**2 required)
- Flat Set 3/8" x 1/8"
(1) Regarding the Flat/Flush Sets, is my assumption correct that this is what Van's list means?
- Face Diameter: 1/2" x Length: 1/8" (**2 required)
- Face Diameter: 3/8" x Length: 1/8"
1/8", 1/4", 3/8", etc.
(3) Why do I need two different face diameters for the flush sets?
A 3/8" flat plate will mash a shop head as well as a 4/8" plate right?
(4) Finally, why is the set length important at all?
Does it just have to do with the squeezer's "gap" and how much I can adjust the ram?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!