pop riveter

[maxco]

So eventually I am going to have to replace the training arm rear attatchment. Pipe pivot is what I think it called. This looks not fun. I am thinking I need Yamaha rivets, and a pnumatic rivet gun. Is that a correct thought? Any suugestions on a manufacturer for the gun. I do not need the gold plated one, but I would like it not to be a single serving either. and how evil of a task is this? looks like the lower panel must come off. Then drill out the old. Pop in the new. Anything to be aware of? Thanks

 

[Devilin AblueDress!]

Some guys use nut and bolt to re-install those plates. I think I would use a stainless cariage bolt style with the nylock nuts or double nut it.

 

[Apher]

I picked up one of these when I did my first two Tunnels. (100+/- rivets each) I worked great. I upgraded to a nicer one and gave this one to my brother. It is still working fine.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-air-hydraulic-riveter-98898.html

As for rivets. I got some "Mega grip" revits from a local machine shop. Worse case order OEM ones. You can pop them by hand but your arms will scream at you. Good luck

 

[maxco]

thanks

I ordered the pivot pipe, so here we go. When it comes in I will probably have more questions.

 

[srxhair]

For those realy large rivets I borrowed an electric riveter that had a drill motor and a special head. Maybe you can rent or borrow one.