Cordless Rivet Guns - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T21:27:46Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/cordless-rivet-guns?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A867340&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've been around compressors…tag:zenith.aero,2022-06-20:2606393:Comment:8718382022-06-20T20:35:39.481Zalan smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/alansmith233
<p>I've been around compressors most of my working days, I love the quiet of the Milwaukee, it's easy and light with no cord, if I brake this one i'd get another. </p>
<p>I've been around compressors most of my working days, I love the quiet of the Milwaukee, it's easy and light with no cord, if I brake this one i'd get another. </p> Thanks Dan!
tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-21:2606393:Comment:8675682022-04-21T21:59:20.417ZHeath Lowryhttps://zenith.aero/profile/HeathLowry752
<p>Thanks Dan!</p>
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<p>Thanks Dan!</p>
<p></p> Nose Pieces for any rivet gun…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-21:2606393:Comment:8673402022-04-21T13:14:42.487ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>Nose Pieces for any rivet gun are easily made.1/2 " or larger 135 deg bit, heat rivet nose piece if necessary. drill concave until you can get no mark on rivet (drill deeper), no mark on test piece of skin (drill less or file). Polish with scotchbrite. Always good to keep non modified heads on hand as well.</p>
<p>Nose Pieces for any rivet gun are easily made.1/2 " or larger 135 deg bit, heat rivet nose piece if necessary. drill concave until you can get no mark on rivet (drill deeper), no mark on test piece of skin (drill less or file). Polish with scotchbrite. Always good to keep non modified heads on hand as well.</p> just loaded a video sharing m…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-15:2606393:Comment:8663442022-04-15T23:17:26.465ZDan Hillhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanHill
<p>just loaded a video sharing my opinion on rivet guns <a href="https://youtu.be/LsISFznSlqk" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/LsISFznSlqk</a></p>
<p>just loaded a video sharing my opinion on rivet guns <a href="https://youtu.be/LsISFznSlqk" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/LsISFznSlqk</a></p> Heath-
I found the Stanley P…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-15:2606393:Comment:8663402022-04-15T19:23:48.868ZMike Chapmanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MikeChapman
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<p>I found the <a href="http://www.erivet.com/product_detail.cfm?ID=ERIVET_37879568_99641457&itemtype=&srchtxt=pb2500&view=list&itemNbr=PRG-2500PB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Stanley PB2500 at Hansen Rivet Supply</a> and <a href="https://www.baysupply.com/products/pb2500-na-pop-tools-pop-ba-pb2500-na" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BaySupply.com</a>. Wow, it's pricey!!! $1,147 at Hansen's or $1,365 at Bay…</p>
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<p>I found the <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.erivet.com/product_detail.cfm?ID=ERIVET_37879568_99641457&itemtype=&srchtxt=pb2500&view=list&itemNbr=PRG-2500PB" target="_blank">Stanley PB2500 at Hansen Rivet Supply</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.baysupply.com/products/pb2500-na-pop-tools-pop-ba-pb2500-na" target="_blank">BaySupply.com</a>. Wow, it's pricey!!! $1,147 at Hansen's or $1,365 at Bay Supply.</p>
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<p>The <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2550-22-M12-Rivet-Tool/dp/B07F9YCWPZ/ref=dp_fod_1?pd_rd_i=B07F9YCWPZ&psc=1" target="_blank">Milwaukee 2550-22 M12 Rivet Tool Kit</a> is available on Amazon for $320. </p>
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<p>When comparing rivet guns, consider the length of the tool from the nose piece to the back of the tool. Bay Supply says the PB2500 measures 12.875 inches (327.025mm). That's BIG! The size of the rivet gun might not be much of a factor when riveting the skins to the fuselage or wings; however, when riveting the wing structure or inside the fuselage cabin area, smaller is better. When using the Milwaukee gun, it's real nice to be able to remove the stem catcher and reduce the size to 6-1/2 inches as shown in this picture:</p>
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</div> Hey Heath!...Love my Milwauke…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-14:2606393:Comment:8664662022-04-14T15:02:28.668ZJohn Reedhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnReed
<p>Hey Heath!...Love my Milwaukee M12 cordless!! Only use the pneumatic for the larger rivets. I'm trying my best to break it before the warranty is expires, don't think I can!</p>
<p>Hey Heath!...Love my Milwaukee M12 cordless!! Only use the pneumatic for the larger rivets. I'm trying my best to break it before the warranty is expires, don't think I can!</p> Yes, Dan, thank you for this…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-14:2606393:Comment:8662112022-04-14T13:57:34.191ZFrank Stutzmanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/FrankSTutzman
<p>Yes, Dan, thank you for this video.</p>
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<p>I'm about two weeks into my 750SD tail kit. I've been using your video as a guide to machine my nose pieces as I need them. Yesterday was the first time I had to pull some A6 rivets. Threw the 3/16 nose into the drill and started to grind. After fiddling with it half a hour or so of not being happy with the results I did a little search on this forum and realized that the A6 rivets don't need to be domed. It was late at night and I…</p>
<p>Yes, Dan, thank you for this video.</p>
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<p>I'm about two weeks into my 750SD tail kit. I've been using your video as a guide to machine my nose pieces as I need them. Yesterday was the first time I had to pull some A6 rivets. Threw the 3/16 nose into the drill and started to grind. After fiddling with it half a hour or so of not being happy with the results I did a little search on this forum and realized that the A6 rivets don't need to be domed. It was late at night and I should have given the A6 rivets a closer look and realized it myself. Or just gone to bed.</p>
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<p>One suggestion I will add is that I wrapped some electrical tape around the threads of the nose pieces before putting it into the drill. It protects the threads a bit, but more importantly it prevents the filing bits from falling down the hole and into the chuck of the drill.</p> Thank you, You are certainly…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-13:2606393:Comment:8662642022-04-13T20:16:03.400ZDan Hillhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanHill
<p>Thank you, You are certainly welcome.</p>
<p>Thank you, You are certainly welcome.</p> Great videos, Dan - thanks fo…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-13:2606393:Comment:8662572022-04-13T17:13:44.515ZMatt Popehttps://zenith.aero/profile/MattP
<p>Great videos, Dan - thanks for making them!</p>
<p>Great videos, Dan - thanks for making them!</p> Hi all,
i have the milwau…tag:zenith.aero,2022-04-13:2606393:Comment:8661932022-04-13T15:47:24.815ZMichael radtkehttps://zenith.aero/profile/Michaelradtke
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p> i have the milwaukee m12 cordless riveter. love it. zenith sells machined heads for it. i keep the other heads that came with the gun for other riveting. </p>
<p>no more compressor running or hoses.</p>
<p>peace and quiet. </p>
<p>michael.</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
<p> i have the milwaukee m12 cordless riveter. love it. zenith sells machined heads for it. i keep the other heads that came with the gun for other riveting. </p>
<p>no more compressor running or hoses.</p>
<p>peace and quiet. </p>
<p>michael.</p>