alpinelakespilot2000
Well Known Member
I've been using my table saw surface as a back rivet plate (works great!) but am about to rivet the rudder and need/would like something that will support the entire edge of the rudder (to keep it flat on my bench while riveting).
Somewhere (perhaps even in the Van's binder) I saw that either thick aluminum or steel could be used as a back rivet plate. Since I can get the former pretty cheaply and surfaced (and in long pieces) at home depot, should I? Anyone have any experience with this? I assume the only problem would be if the manufactured rivet heads for some reason dug into the aluminum rather than getting smashed into the dimple.
Suggestions before I head to Home Depot?
Thanks,
Steve
Somewhere (perhaps even in the Van's binder) I saw that either thick aluminum or steel could be used as a back rivet plate. Since I can get the former pretty cheaply and surfaced (and in long pieces) at home depot, should I? Anyone have any experience with this? I assume the only problem would be if the manufactured rivet heads for some reason dug into the aluminum rather than getting smashed into the dimple.
Suggestions before I head to Home Depot?
Thanks,
Steve