Tag: riveting
GlaStar Wing Trailing Edges
Here's a little summary on what I’ve learned recently about trailing edges for the amusement of anybody who still needs to do theirs. I’m...
Bucking Bars
This builder tip was submitted by Scott Gordon, kit #5031.
I have noted over the last year comments about bucking bars in tight places. I...
Riveting Tips
Dimples: Those cute little depressions around the rivet heads that occur when riveting light skins are almost impossible to avoid. They are caused by...
The Zen of Riveting
Most amateur builders think that riveting is just "plain riveting." You put the rivet in the hole, press the rivet against the metal with...
Pneumatic Squeezer Tips
Mike Lauritsen from Cleaveland Tool responded to a query re: how to operate pneumatic squeezers. It might be of interest to a builder or two. Pay...