czechsix
Well Known Member
Working on the ailerons, the plans call for using a 120 deg dimple die for the 1/8" holes in the main ribs at each end of the aileron. Apparently this is the correct dimple die for the CS4-4 pop rivets used in these holes.
I built my RV-8A years ago and I know it had CS4-4 rivets in some locations, and I've never owned a 120 deg dimple die set...I just used the standard 100 deg set. The rivets looked fine aesthetically and after a decade of flying they are holding up good as new. So I'm wondering if Vans (Scott?) or others have had problems using a 100 deg die with these rivets that I may be unaware of?
I see Cleaveland sells the 120 deg die...it's just another $39 + shipping...
Thanks,
I built my RV-8A years ago and I know it had CS4-4 rivets in some locations, and I've never owned a 120 deg dimple die set...I just used the standard 100 deg set. The rivets looked fine aesthetically and after a decade of flying they are holding up good as new. So I'm wondering if Vans (Scott?) or others have had problems using a 100 deg die with these rivets that I may be unaware of?
I see Cleaveland sells the 120 deg die...it's just another $39 + shipping...
Thanks,