Rivet gun attachment

[Fenderbean]

Would it be wise to get on of the longer offset rivet gun attachments for reaching the rivets in the Horizontal build? About to start this and I have one but its only like 6 inches.
Thanks

 

[D-Dubya]

Not sure which model RV you're building, but you're likely going to need it somewhere down the line. Straight ones are easier to use, but sometimes you gotta have that offset version. You can never have too many tools...

 

[RV7 To Go]

I never needed anything longer than the 8" offset I had. Putting a couple layers of painters masking tape over the end helps hold it on the rivet. Lasts for quite a few rivets.

 

[Fenderbean]

Not sure which model RV you're building, but you're likely going to need it somewhere down the line. Straight ones are easier to use, but sometimes you gotta have that offset version. You can never have too many tools...

I had this in the RV10 forum because I was asking about that kit specifically, but it was moved. I think because I didn't specify that

 

[dwollen89]

You’ll definitely need a double off set at some point, but the one you have should be fine. They can be challenging to use, like others have said. In my experience, you’ll need to bump up the pressure prob about 10psi and really lock things in before pulling the trigger. Get a variety of straight rivet sets in various lengths too. I also found a single offset rivet set to have a place on rare occasion.

 

[Fenderbean]

You’ll definitely need a double off set at some point, but the one you have should be fine. They can be challenging to use, like others have said. In my experience, you’ll need to bump up the pressure prob about 10psi and really lock things in before pulling the trigger. Get a variety of straight rivet sets in various lengths too. I also found a single offset rivet set to have a place on rare occasion.

Thanks

 

[bimmer1980]

Fyi, for the RV-10 fuselage, I bought the "12 inch" backriveting set from Cleaveland and the back riveting chunk of steel. It worked well for the fuse tunnel. Its 12" total length, including the shank that goes into the gun. So not really an actual 12" past the spring. It was helpful tho...

 

[Fenderbean]

Fyi, for the RV-10 fuselage, I bought the "12 inch" backriveting set from Cleaveland and the back riveting chunk of steel. It worked well for the fuse tunnel. Its 12" total length, including the shank that goes into the gun. So not really an actual 12" past the spring. It was helpful tho...

I have that bucking bar, and was considering the 12"

 

[bimmer1980]

The 12" back riveting set has been quite helpful. The Cleaveland has a smaller diameter plastic sheath compared to the YardStore version. I would recommend the Cleaveland version.

Also, I got this C-shapped bar on ebay that has been handy for a couple of random places... for $25, it has come in handy!


Brad
Rv-10 - York, PA

 

[Fenderbean]

Nice C rivet gun attachment.

 

[Fenderbean]

Fyi, for the RV-10 fuselage, I bought the "12 inch" backriveting set from Cleaveland and the back riveting chunk of steel. It worked well for the fuse tunnel. Its 12" total length, including the shank that goes into the gun. So not really an actual 12" past the spring. It was helpful tho...

I ordered the two from Cleaveland earlier, thanks!