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1. 09:42 AM - Re: Help! Zenith Riveter (Dave VanLanen)
2. 09:48 AM - Re: Help! Zenith Riveter (AZFlyer)
3. 10:09 AM - Riveter Problems? RED ATD Version (ZodieRocket)
4. 10:23 AM - Re: Re: Help! Zenith Riveter (Bill Pagan)
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| Subject: | Re: Help! Zenith Riveter |
Although I have not pulled that many rivets with my Zenith riveter yet, I
have had issues with it seeming to be overly-sensitive. Granted I am not
using an expensive regulator, but it seems to require very minute
adjustments to go from not pulling at all to pulling / jumping and denting
the skin. I also have trouble with an occasional A4 rivet head not doming
down tightly against the skin all the way around. It will be slightly
raised for about 25% to 35% of the circumference, in spite of the fact that
I am very careful to square the riveter to the surface before pulling.
What is the specific make and model of the HF rivet gun referred to below
that builders are having success with?
Thanks,
Dave Van Lanen
601XL - tail done, flaps done, ailerons 75% done
Subject: Re: Help! Zenith Riveter
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From: "MHerder" <michaelherder@beckgroup.com>
I appreciate everyones input. Sounds like I'm not the only one as I
suspected.
I'm going to buy the HF gun but at this point it is a matter of curiosity...
What
would make it do such a thing. I HATE NOT BEING ABLE TO FIX SOMETHING!
This should also serve the newcomers, save your money and just go with the
HF gun,
I don't like to buy cheap tools so I splurged and bought the hundred dollar
Zenith gun rather than the 30 dollar HF gun. To me it seems that the 30
dollar
HF gun would be able to better reach some areas and many seem to even like
the quality better.
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| Subject: | Re: Help! Zenith Riveter |
>From my FWIW. I bought the ZAC puller and the HF Special. Have used both over
2 years with little problem. Turns out the HF is sometimes easier to get into
some places... but the ZAC model works better in others.
Just experienced trouble (for the first time) with the HF. They had included spare
parts and directions to tune up the old bus so.... I rebuilt it with new
parts and it works like new. Biggest problem was "hydraulic fuild" was way low.
That fix was probably all it needed, but since I had it apart seemed silly
not to put in new springs, etc.
Also have ACE hand puller that swivels... need that once in awhile.
Only problem (if you call it that) with ZAC model was couple of the bolts loosened
and it wouldn't work until they were tightened.
Mike
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Mike Miller @ millrml@aol.com
601 XL, 3300, Dynon
Remember, "the second mouse gets the cheese"!
Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Riveter Problems? RED ATD Version |
HI Folks, a few have expressed a problem with their riveter, if this is
the new Riveter from Zenith the "Red ATD one" then please call Zenith
directly for help in getting this resolved. The new riveter does require
setup, not all, but a few are needed to be adjusted. I have been using
these types of riveters for years and prefer them over the old diaphragm
style. However, sometimes they come out of the box ready to go and other
times it takes a few kicks at the cat to get it operating the way I want
it to. SO if you have the new RED ATD and it is not working properly
call Zenith at 573-581-9000 and ask for Travis, I talked to him
concerning this issue and he will be more then happy to help you out.
Mark Townsend
Can-Zac Aviation Ltd.
519-590-7601 www.canzac.ca
Canadian Dealer for Zenith Aircraft Kits, Zenair Designs.
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| Subject: | Re: Help! Zenith Riveter |
93458-1VGA is the el-cheapo one at $29.99
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98898-0VGA-is the better one at $79.99
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Both are Cetral Pneumatic models
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I have the Zac riveter-and pricier one from Harbour Freight-and it is w
ay better than the one I have from Zac
Bill Pagan
EAA Tech Counselor #4395
--- On Wed, 11/19/08, Dave VanLanen <davevanlanen@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
From: Dave VanLanen <davevanlanen@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Help! Zenith Riveter
Although I have not pulled that many rivets with my Zenith riveter yet, I h
ave had issues with it seeming to be overly-sensitive.- Granted I am not
using an expensive regulator, but it seems to require very minute adjustmen
ts to go from not pulling at all to pulling / jumping and denting the skin.
- I also have trouble with an occasional A4 rivet head not doming down ti
ghtly against the skin all the way around.- It will be slightly raised fo
r about 25% to 35% of the circumference, in spite of the fact that I am ver
y careful to square the riveter to the surface before pulling.
What is the specific make and model of the HF rivet gun referred to below t
hat builders are having success with?
Thanks,
Dave Van Lanen
601XL ' tail done, flaps done, ailerons 75% done
Subject: ------ Re: Help! Zenith Riveter-------
From: - "MHerder" <michaelherder@beckgroup.com>
I appreciate everyones input.- Sounds like I'm not the only one as I susp
ected.
I'm going to buy the HF gun but at this point it is a matter of curiosity..
.- What
would make it do such a thing. I HATE NOT BEING ABLE TO FIX SOMETHING!
This should also serve the newcomers, save your money and just go with the
HF gun,
I don't like to buy cheap tools so I splurged and bought the hundred dollar
Zenith gun rather than the 30 dollar HF gun.- To me it seems that the 30
dollar
HF gun would be able to better reach some areas and many seem to even like
the quality better.
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