NavyS3BNFO
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I wanted to get some advice on technique when backriveting the stiffeners to the elevators. Specifically when I set the rivets closest to the trailing edge bend, the mfg head on some of the rivets end up slightly proud of the skin ? enough to catch my fingernail.
I think it?s because when riveting the rivets closest to the trailing edge, you have to bend the skin out of the way to make room for the gun and backrivet set and it?s hard to keep the skin flat on the backrivet plate. That leaves just enough room for the rivet to sit proud of the skin when set.
Looking for any advice on how to improve my technique so the rivets sit nice and flush. I?ve drilled out a reset a couple but I?m still not in love with the results.
Any advice appreciated.
I think it?s because when riveting the rivets closest to the trailing edge, you have to bend the skin out of the way to make room for the gun and backrivet set and it?s hard to keep the skin flat on the backrivet plate. That leaves just enough room for the rivet to sit proud of the skin when set.
Looking for any advice on how to improve my technique so the rivets sit nice and flush. I?ve drilled out a reset a couple but I?m still not in love with the results.
Any advice appreciated.
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