Thanks, though I think there are better build videos (and even better: blogs) that explain how things work. I'm aiming for semi-entertaining more than how-to.
Many thanks for the video. I'm building an RV-14A and was not sure if all elevator rib tabs are not to be dimpled. It looks as though you did not dimple them. You do a fantastic job explaining things in your videos which leads me to believe you may be a professor (good/enjoys teaching things to others). I just bought the same hydraulic squeezer but haven't used it for dimpling get. I believe I will give it a try. Thanks again for your videos. RWG
Thank you for the kind words! If I remember correctly, I *did* dimple the ribs where they connect to the skins (I don’t film everything…). I would read the instructions carefully - something I don’t always do which leads to me getting continually burned…
It's different from countersinking in that you aren't removing material for the flush rivet to be even with the surface of the skin. Rather, your are, well, dimpling the material. This means there is a recess on the surface (which is what you would get with a countersink) but also a protrusion on the other side (which you would not get with a countersink). The skins are generally too thin to countersink. However, there is a lot of countersinking on thicker materials. Does this make sense? Check this out for more info: www.kitplanes.com/best-practices-solid-rivets/
@@buildingthe10 okay, awesome, that's a good explanation and I appreciate the response. Sounds like two different procedures, but the underlying purpose is the same: allow for flush mounting, whether rivets or screws.
Sorry for the delayed response; it’s actually a 3x gun. I got it from Cleveland tools: cleavelandtool.com/products/3x-rivet-gun?_pos=1&_sid=266e130e1&_ss=r
As a kid with ADD :) you describe each process perfectly. thankful you've got these videos for us.
Thanks, though I think there are better build videos (and even better: blogs) that explain how things work. I'm aiming for semi-entertaining more than how-to.
Many thanks for the video. I'm building an RV-14A and was not sure if all elevator rib tabs are not to be dimpled. It looks as though you did not dimple them. You do a fantastic job explaining things in your videos which leads me to believe you may be a professor (good/enjoys teaching things to others). I just bought the same hydraulic squeezer but haven't used it for dimpling get. I believe I will give it a try. Thanks again for your videos. RWG
Thank you for the kind words! If I remember correctly, I *did* dimple the ribs where they connect to the skins (I don’t film everything…). I would read the instructions carefully - something I don’t always do which leads to me getting continually burned…
Oh yeah, the Numatx squeezer is awesome. I don't know how people get by with the clunky one. It's nice not to have to change the throw as well.
So dimpling is basically countersinking.. but for rivet holes instead of screw holes…?
It's different from countersinking in that you aren't removing material for the flush rivet to be even with the surface of the skin. Rather, your are, well, dimpling the material. This means there is a recess on the surface (which is what you would get with a countersink) but also a protrusion on the other side (which you would not get with a countersink). The skins are generally too thin to countersink. However, there is a lot of countersinking on thicker materials. Does this make sense?
Check this out for more info:
www.kitplanes.com/best-practices-solid-rivets/
@@buildingthe10 okay, awesome, that's a good explanation and I appreciate the response. Sounds like two different procedures, but the underlying purpose is the same: allow for flush mounting, whether rivets or screws.
@@flightsimguides Exactly.
What brand of 2x rivet gun is that ? I have a 3x from planetools and it works well, but I'm interested on trying a 2x. Im building a 10 as well.
Sorry for the delayed response; it’s actually a 3x gun. I got it from Cleveland tools:
cleavelandtool.com/products/3x-rivet-gun?_pos=1&_sid=266e130e1&_ss=r
Where did you buy the small hydraulic squeezer?
It’s a Numatx squeezer; I bought it direct from them.
numatx-tools.com/products/squeezer-systems.html
Didn’t know about the blind rivet dimple tool set. Definitely going to look into it. Add to wish list wait for sale tool lol