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1. 09:10 PM - Re: Rivet squeezer (Don Hall)
2. 09:35 PM - fuel access plate sealing (Don Hall)
3. 10:20 PM - Re: fuel access plate sealing (Dan Checkoway)
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--> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
I highly recommend the "Main Squeeze" from Cleaveland. It uses yokes that
are interchangeable with a pneumatic if you ever decide to get a pneumatic.
The "Main Squeeze" has a cam action that makes squeezing real pleasing. In
fact, it's so pleasin' that you probably won't see any reason to get a
pneumatic. You definitely want the same yokes Dan mentions. I think you'll
also want another squeezer to reach tight areas where the bigger yokes can't
go. That's no yoke.
A picture and a tale of my Main Squeeze
http://donka.net/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=rv7tools&id=DSC04353
My other squeezer, which has come in quite handy for squeezing in smaller
openings.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/handrivetsqueezer.php
And you just gotta get this doo-hickey. (I got mine from Aircraft Spruce)
12-00611 AVERY VISE GRIP DIMPLER 3/32"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Nellis
Subject: Re: RV7-List: Rivet squeezer
--> RV7-List message posted by: Dave Nellis <truflite@yahoo.com>
Being of limited resources, I squeezed what I could reach and bucked the
rest. All came out well. An easy job.
Dave Nellis
N410DN (Res.)
--- Paul Walter <pdwalter@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
> Hi group, can anyone tell me if there is a specific type of hand rivet
> squeezers to that have a longer jaw for extended reach for some of the
> more awkward rivets. i.e. elevator prior to rolling the leading edge.
>
> Thanks guys
>
>
> p. Walter
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| Subject: | fuel access plate sealing |
I'm about to the point of not being able to avoid pro-seal any longer.
I have a question. The directions do not say that it is mandatory to seal
around the cork gasket on the access plate, but that some builders choose
to. I'm thinking of choosing NOT to. I figure I can always change my mind
later, like at least waiting till after fully testing the tank... Once the
plane is built and flying, is opening the access plate ever done for
anything but repair? IOW, not ever for inspection? How many years might a
cork gasket be expected to last? I know automobiles use flimsy cork
gaskets for all sorts of tanks and they work well for a long time assuming
the bolts are all evenly tightened.
Also, the directions for sealing the screws on the access plate just say to
put some sealant on the threads. What's the point of getting the platenut
all gunked with proseal? Seems the only think you're trying to seal at that
point is the circumference of the screw hole. I'm assuming you could just
glob some proseal around the last few threads, near the screw head? I
wouldn't see the point of putting seal on the threads that actually go into
the platenut.
Thoughts?
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Don Hall
N517DG (registered)
rv7 wings
<http://donka.net/rv7project.html> http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html
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| Subject: | Re: fuel access plate sealing |
The cork alone may eventually leak. Proseal without cork most likely won't. I
used proseal+cork on mine (no leaks after many hours) but next time would just
use proseal. Just my 2 cents.
cork-only + proseal-only + both 3 different opinions you're likely to get. ;-)
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Hall
To: rv7-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 9:32 PM
Subject: RV7-List: fuel access plate sealing
I'm about to the point of not being able to avoid pro-seal any longer.
I have a question. The directions do not say that it is mandatory to seal around
the cork gasket on the access plate, but that some builders choose to. I'm
thinking of choosing NOT to. I figure I can always change my mind later, like
at least waiting till after fully testing the tank... Once the plane is built
and flying, is opening the access plate ever done for anything but repair?
IOW, not ever for inspection? How many years might a cork gasket be expected
to last? I know automobiles use flimsy cork gaskets for all sorts of tanks
and they work well for a long time assuming the bolts are all evenly tightened.
Also, the directions for sealing the screws on the access plate just say to put
some sealant on the threads. What's the point of getting the platenut all gunked
with proseal? Seems the only think you're trying to seal at that point
is the circumference of the screw hole. I'm assuming you could just glob some
proseal around the last few threads, near the screw head? I wouldn't see the
point of putting seal on the threads that actually go into the platenut.
Thoughts?
******************************************
Don Hall
N517DG (registered)
rv7 wings
http:\\donka.net\rv7project.html
******************************************
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