MK-319-BS ?

[rotoiti]

So the elevators' instructions on page 9-12 say that I can substitute MK-319-BS blind rivets for the solid rivets instead of making the special bucking bar.

I have purchased said rivets from Van's but there is a slight problem -- they are 7/64 in diameter but the holes drilled and dimpled are 3/32. These rivets don't want to fit in the 3/32 hole!

Did anyone make this substitution? How did you put those rivets in?

 

[bird]

Yeah they work fine, just drill to 7/64 and install, they will fit the dimple just fine.

Bird

 

[BobTurner]

I have the special bucking bar, which you may borrow if you want to come out to LVK to get it. Works very well.

 

[rotoiti]

I have the special bucking bar, which you may borrow if you want to come out to LVK to get it. Works very well.

Thanks Bob for the offer!

I ordered #33 chucking reamer, should be here tomorrow. Wonders of Amazon Prime

 

[rotoiti]

The #33 chucking reamer arrived today and we have finished riveting elevators rear spar with MK-319-BS rivets. Painless and quick.