Rob Miller
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This method is recommended ONLY for round (universal head rivets).
Occasionally, in the middle of a riveting session, you'll notice that the two pieces of metal you are trying to put together are not tightly together, i.e. a space exists between the parts. This space can be eliminated by:
1. Drive and buck the rivet a COUPLE (only) of taps.
2. Then place the bucking bar right next to but not on the rivet.
3. With the rivet gun on the rivet, tap the rivet a couple of times.
4. This should draw the parts together and they can now be riveted as normal. If this doe not work, repeat the steps again.
This is a great trick, I hope this helps someone out there!
Rob Miller RV-8 N262RM "Bad Cat" 47 hours
Occasionally, in the middle of a riveting session, you'll notice that the two pieces of metal you are trying to put together are not tightly together, i.e. a space exists between the parts. This space can be eliminated by:
1. Drive and buck the rivet a COUPLE (only) of taps.
2. Then place the bucking bar right next to but not on the rivet.
3. With the rivet gun on the rivet, tap the rivet a couple of times.
4. This should draw the parts together and they can now be riveted as normal. If this doe not work, repeat the steps again.
This is a great trick, I hope this helps someone out there!
Rob Miller RV-8 N262RM "Bad Cat" 47 hours