---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 05/16/06: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:20 PM - Rivet removal (J. Brunke) 2. 05:46 PM - Re: Rivet removal (tadsargent) 3. 07:34 PM - Re: Rivet removal (Don Hall) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:20:14 PM PST US From: "J. Brunke" Subject: RV7-List: Rivet removal Dear Listers, I've been following this list for a long time and know I'll see some good replys. I just started a -7 tail kit. Obviously drilling out rivets becomes part of the process. There is a tool called a "multi-master" made by Fein. It is usually used in woodworking but I tried using it as a rivet removal tool on a test piece that I put together. The multi-master is usually used for sanding, but comes with cutting tools. The cutting tool can lie flat on a surface and make a cut to material sticking up from that flat surface such as a shop head on a rivet. I was able to cut through the shop head very easily and used a punch to remove the rest of the rivet. It was quick and I didn't have to worry about enlarging the drilled hole. I don't think it would work well where the hole was dimpled, but did well on a flat surface. My question is to ask anyone to tell me what is wrong with using this procedure? I welcome any comments. Thanks, John Brunke ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:54 PM PST US From: "tadsargent" Subject: Re: RV7-List: Rivet removal What ever works for you is the process you should use. Press on. Tad N130TS RV7A 95 hours ----- Original Message ----- From: J. Brunke To: rv7-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 8:16 PM Subject: RV7-List: Rivet removal Dear Listers, I've been following this list for a long time and know I'll see some good replys. I just started a -7 tail kit. Obviously drilling out rivets becomes part of the process. There is a tool called a "multi-master" made by Fein. It is usually used in woodworking but I tried using it as a rivet removal tool on a test piece that I put together. The multi-master is usually used for sanding, but comes with cutting tools. The cutting tool can lie flat on a surface and make a cut to material sticking up from that flat surface such as a shop head on a rivet. I was able to cut through the shop head very easily and used a punch to remove the rest of the rivet. It was quick and I didn't have to worry about enlarging the drilled hole. I don't think it would work well where the hole was dimpled, but did well on a flat surface. My question is to ask anyone to tell me what is wrong with using this procedure? I welcome any comments. Thanks, John Brunke ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:34:24 PM PST US From: "Don Hall" Subject: RE: RV7-List: Rivet removal My brother-in-law (worked at Lockheed) showed me a trick that works pretty well most of the time for flush rivets. You drill down deep enough that you've probably drilled out most of the dimpled area, then you can stick a spare drill bit into the cavity and pop the top of the rivet off. Then it's easier to drill more accurately straight through the remaining shank without enlarging the hole too much. I also recently bought some oops rivets but I haven't used them yet. There were a few spots on the tail where they would have been used... Don _____ From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of J. Brunke Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 8:26 PM Subject: RV7-List: Rivet removal Dear Listers, I've been following this list for a long time and know I'll see some good replys. I just started a -7 tail kit. Obviously drilling out rivets becomes part of the process. There is a tool called a "multi-master" made by Fein. It is usually used in woodworking but I tried using it as a rivet removal tool on a test piece that I put together. The multi-master is usually used for sanding, but comes with cutting tools. The cutting tool can lie flat on a surface and make a cut to material sticking up from that flat surface such as a shop head on a rivet. I was able to cut through the shop head very easily and used a punch to remove the rest of the rivet. It was quick and I didn't have to worry about enlarging the drilled hole. I don't think it would work well where the hole was dimpled, but did well on a flat surface. My question is to ask anyone to tell me what is wrong with using this procedure? I welcome any comments. Thanks, John Brunke