Soft rivets Question-701 - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T08:22:44Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/soft-rivets-question-701?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A662301&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Dantag:zenith.aero,2019-01-21:2606393:Comment:6623462019-01-21T05:32:23.882ZKerry Mykitukhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KerryMykituk
<p>Thanks Dan</p>
<p>Thanks Dan</p> Okay, thanks
Kerry Mtag:zenith.aero,2019-01-21:2606393:Comment:6624692019-01-21T05:31:32.866ZKerry Mykitukhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KerryMykituk
<p>Okay, thanks</p>
<p>Kerry M</p>
<p>Okay, thanks</p>
<p>Kerry M</p> Kerry they are an3 rivets so…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6623822019-01-20T22:29:12.533ZDan Hillhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanHill
<p>Kerry they are an3 rivets so I beleive they take a 3/16 head? (didn't check), I bought a set of the squeezer heads from I think spruce. I needed a variety anyway since I am scratch building, but they give different thicknesses for both the rivet head and the shop head so you can adjust for the amount of squeeze and if you add such things as access prrrates you may need different rivet sizes or thicknesses. Dan.</p>
<p>Kerry they are an3 rivets so I beleive they take a 3/16 head? (didn't check), I bought a set of the squeezer heads from I think spruce. I needed a variety anyway since I am scratch building, but they give different thicknesses for both the rivet head and the shop head so you can adjust for the amount of squeeze and if you add such things as access prrrates you may need different rivet sizes or thicknesses. Dan.</p> There is a form question on s…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6625492019-01-20T18:47:07.399ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>There is a form question on setting these solid rivets without causing a wavey trailing edge, it might be worth a read. Setting these rivets is a breeze once you dial the squeezer in to the right clearance to give you the right diameter of shop head. Be sure the factory head is seated and the trailing edge skins are clamped well, cleco every second hole and squeeze between them. Even these soft solid rivets can be a pain to drill out.</p>
<p>There is a form question on setting these solid rivets without causing a wavey trailing edge, it might be worth a read. Setting these rivets is a breeze once you dial the squeezer in to the right clearance to give you the right diameter of shop head. Be sure the factory head is seated and the trailing edge skins are clamped well, cleco every second hole and squeeze between them. Even these soft solid rivets can be a pain to drill out.</p> Brown Tools is a great place…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6622462019-01-20T18:41:08.771ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>Brown Tools is a great place to buy tools such as a rivet squeezer. The owner will often reply to your questions directly about quality of tools and such.</p>
<p>Brown Tools is a great place to buy tools such as a rivet squeezer. The owner will often reply to your questions directly about quality of tools and such.</p> Kerry the Tatco squeezer I ha…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6622352019-01-20T11:03:07.771ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Kerry the Tatco squeezer I have came with several different size interchangeable heads, cupped and flat, and for those tiny soft trailing edge rivets I used the smallest cupped size. Zenith provides plenty of extra rivets in the kit so I practiced a few squeezes on a piece of scrap. </p>
<p>Kerry the Tatco squeezer I have came with several different size interchangeable heads, cupped and flat, and for those tiny soft trailing edge rivets I used the smallest cupped size. Zenith provides plenty of extra rivets in the kit so I practiced a few squeezes on a piece of scrap. </p> One more question, with the h…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6623052019-01-20T07:04:35.771ZKerry Mykitukhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KerryMykituk
<p>One more question, with the hand rivet squeezer what size of rivet head and shop head squeeze set did you use with it?</p>
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<p>Appreciate your help.</p>
<p>Kerry</p>
<p>One more question, with the hand rivet squeezer what size of rivet head and shop head squeeze set did you use with it?</p>
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<p>Appreciate your help.</p>
<p>Kerry</p> Thank you for the info, I am…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6622332019-01-20T06:24:32.321ZKerry Mykitukhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KerryMykituk
<p>Thank you for the info, I am really glad there is such a tool.</p>
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<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>Kerry</p>
<p>Thank you for the info, I am really glad there is such a tool.</p>
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<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>Kerry</p> I will check that out, thanks…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6622312019-01-20T06:22:34.097ZKerry Mykitukhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KerryMykituk
<p>I will check that out, thanks for the info Chris.</p>
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<p>Kerry M</p>
<p>I will check that out, thanks for the info Chris.</p>
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<p>Kerry M</p> Hi Jim, luckily I have not dr…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-20:2606393:Comment:6623032019-01-20T06:20:25.149ZKerry Mykitukhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KerryMykituk
<p>Hi Jim, luckily I have not drilled any holes yet. I try to be very thorough in planning and be a couple of steps ahead before drilling or cutting. So, your WTES avoidance information will be applied:)</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Kerry M</p>
<p>Hi Jim, luckily I have not drilled any holes yet. I try to be very thorough in planning and be a couple of steps ahead before drilling or cutting. So, your WTES avoidance information will be applied:)</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Kerry M</p>