---------------------------------------------------------- RV6-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 10/15/03: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:25 AM - Prop bolt (Gkb5577@aol.com) 2. 02:21 PM - Rivet guns () 3. 07:03 PM - Re: Rivet guns (Mark Phillips) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:34 AM PST US From: Gkb5577@aol.com Subject: RV6-List: Prop bolt --> RV6-List message posted by: Gkb5577@aol.com Does anyone know how much 'wallow' in the prop bolt holes is tolerable? Geoff ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:21:16 PM PST US From: Subject: RV6-List: Rivet guns --> RV6-List message posted by: I already looked in the archives and read all there is on drills and rivet guns. Some of it is a little dated, so I was curious about some particular items. Drills: Is there a minimum RPM you would look for? Is having the drill reversable something you would look for? Are the higer end drills (Sioux, etc) that much quieter and better running? As for rivet guns: To build a quick build kit, can I get by on the 2X for most of my needs? The archives vary in opinion on this as I'm sure some of you will. I don't want to spend a fortune on tools, BUT I would rather buy a better tool once, then buy several over the years. Looking for advice, Thanks in advance, John Brunke ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:03:56 PM PST US From: Mark Phillips Subject: Re: RV6-List: Rivet guns --> RV6-List message posted by: Mark Phillips FWIW, I gave up entirely on the air-powered drills about halfway through my first wing, realizing how much I was spending on compressed air (noise, wear on the machine and power) Went to rechargeable drill with two batteries & never looked back... After very close examination, I've never seen ANY less quality of them thar holes! As far as the rivet gun, a 2X will accomplish most any task short of boilerplate, but the neatest trick is a 1X I borrowed from a fellow builder with a back-rivet set- you will be astonished at how nice them skins look using this thing- It even earned a name: from the first time I ran a row of rivets with it, it became known as "Cats A$$"!! (Thanks, "person-who-loaneth tools"!) Happy pokin' & poundin'!! From The PossumWorks in TN Mark jwbrunk@attglobal.net wrote: > --> RV6-List message posted by: > > I already looked in the archives and read all there is on drills and rivet guns. Some of it is a little dated, so I was curious > about some particular items. > > Drills: Is there a minimum RPM you would look for? > Is having the drill reversable something you would look for? > Are the higer end drills (Sioux, etc) that much quieter and better running? > > As for rivet guns: To build a quick build kit, can I get by on the 2X for most of my needs? The archives vary in opinion on this as I'm sure some of you will. > > I don't want to spend a fortune on tools, BUT I would rather buy a better tool once, then buy several over the years. > > Looking for advice, > Thanks in advance, > John Brunke > > > > > > > >