What rivet tool?
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What rivet tool?
What kind of rivet tool do you use to replace the rivets in the battery box? I am planning to repair my battery box and need a rivet tool to replace the rivets that fasten the battery hold down reinforecments. I am buying a battery hold down kit which includes the five rivets. Also where is the best place to buy this tool?
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Racer
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Re: What rivet tool? (aardvark)
I'm not familiar with the rivets in your kit but try your local parts store.
Probably just a standard pull rivet and they do carry rivet pullers....well 'round these parts they do.
Good luck !
Probably just a standard pull rivet and they do carry rivet pullers....well 'round these parts they do.
Good luck !
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Re: What rivet tool? (aardvark)
What kind of rivet tool do you use to replace the rivets in the battery box? I am planning to repair my battery box and need a rivet tool to replace the rivets that fasten the battery hold down reinforecments. I am buying a battery hold down kit which includes the five rivets. Also where is the best place to buy this tool?
Thanks
Thanks
http://www.yardstore.com/
for rivet guns etc. They are in Wichita, Kansas and carry LOTS of surplus tools from the aircraft industry located here. Looks like an air hammer, a rivet tool (mushrooms the rivet head), and a bucking bar (supports the back of the rivet) are what you need.
The rivets were done originally because they are cheap and easy to install on a production line. Unless it HAS to be original, why not just afix the supports with some stainless cap screws? A few nuts and bolts will work just fine, and they are bound to cost less than a one-time use of rivet tools.
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Re: What rivet tool? (aardvark)
Not long ago someone asked a similar question about the rivets used on the firewall. I vaguely remember someone stating that Zip Corvettes or some other vendor has the tool and will rent it to you for a deposit fee. Too bad the search tool doesn't work.
It hasn't been very long ago, so you might be able to page back through the posts and find it.
Good Luck!
It hasn't been very long ago, so you might be able to page back through the posts and find it.
Good Luck!
Racer
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Re: What rivet tool? (aardvark)
I am thinking about buying one of these guns, but I have a question. How does the bucking bar work? Do you just hold the bar behind the flat head of the rivet or do you clamp it against it? I am replacing some body rivets this week so any help would be great.
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Re: What rivet tool? (vetteboy1976kr)
It will hold by supporting the flat and rounding over the shaft of the rivet, but
you will get a more secure job by tapping on the flat of the rivet first.
This helps to hold the two pieces tightly together as the shaft of the rivet expands
enough to grab the two pieces. Once the rivet sets inside the holes, then you can
go to the end and round it over nicely.
Me - I choose stainless steel pop rivets to replace the aluminum rivets.
:seeya
you will get a more secure job by tapping on the flat of the rivet first.
This helps to hold the two pieces tightly together as the shaft of the rivet expands
enough to grab the two pieces. Once the rivet sets inside the holes, then you can
go to the end and round it over nicely.
Me - I choose stainless steel pop rivets to replace the aluminum rivets.
:seeya
Burning Brakes
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Re: What rivet tool? (vetteboy1976kr)
If the rivets are flat heads, You must use a flat rivet snap on the gun, usually, the gun goes on the flat side of the rivet and you push hard to keep it from skipping. The bucking bar is pressed on the other side with a little less pressure, be carefull not to flatten the rivet to much, or they lose there strength. Rule of thumb, if you have a 1/4inch rivet, it should not flatten more than an 1/8.. good idee is to practice on the bench... I've just given you a basic course in aircraft work..... :cheers:
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Re: What rivet tool? (mapman)
:iagree:
I use these guys too. Best prices around and they ship quick. Just use stainless pop rivets if you don't need the factory look.
I use these guys too. Best prices around and they ship quick. Just use stainless pop rivets if you don't need the factory look.
