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aerobubba(at)earthlink.ne
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:10 am Post subject: Squeezer technique- was New Builder

Hi All-



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		   ...The pneumatic squeezer permits one hand to hold parts...



 ...  it also provides consistency with the appearance of the numerous

rivets that is difficult
	


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		   to achieve with a hand squeezer.


	


Well, this squeezer thread has got me curious as to how people are using

their hand squeezers and having difficulties.  I only have experience with

one pneumatic squeezer, but it most definitely required two hands to

operate, and none on the parts.  It was a large, heavy unit.



When using my Avery hand squeezer, I initially adjust it so that with the

dies just closed on an unset rivet, the handles form about a 20 degree

angle.  This allows me to hold the squeezer (choked up) in one hand and the

parts in the other.  I squeeze the rivet just enough to hold the parts in

the proper relationship.  I can then grip switch, if desired, to something

more comfortable.  I incrementally adjust the ram until the rivet is set

correctly when the squeezer is operated to the stop.  Thus, all the rivets

in a series come out with perfect consistency, and with no extra effort.  



The only time I've had an issue using the hand squeezer was in mounting rod

end adaptors into the control system tubing.  I believe the cleating I

experienced would have been the same with a pneumatic unit, and the problem

was rectified by putting the part in a padded vise.  



I hope this is of use-



gm

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bfilipiak(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject: Squeezer technique- was New Builder

I use both.  The yokes are interchangeable too.  I got

them from Avery and use the pneumatic quite easily

with one hand.  It is big and heavy, and my arm will

start to get tired after about 100 rivets, but I do

find it quite simple.  It does take sonme getting used

to though, finessing the thumb lever in all attitudes,

upside down, backwards, left handed, using different

fingers, etc.

There are times though, that it just won't fit, and

the hand squeezer fits nicely.  I then have to use the

hand squeezer, where my arms are tired after about 5

rivets. You do need to be extra cautious when using

the hand squeezer.  Be sure the rivet is sitting in

the hole properly before you squeeze it enough to lock

it into place.

I reach  for the pnuematic first.  If it doesn't fit,

I try the hand held.  If it won't work, I consider the

C-frame.  After that, I weigh other options depending

on the situation.

Best of luck to all,

Bart Filipiak

Empennage done, Left wing nearly done.

--- glen matejcek <aerobubba(at)earthlink.net> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 <aerobubba(at)earthlink.net>

 Hi All-

 > ...The pneumatic squeezer permits one hand to hold

 parts...

 >

 > ...  it also provides consistency with the

 appearance of the numerous

 rivets that is difficult

 > to achieve with a hand squeezer.

 Well, this squeezer thread has got me curious as to

 how people are using

 their hand squeezers and having difficulties.  I

 only have experience with

 one pneumatic squeezer, but it most definitely

 required two hands to

 operate, and none on the parts.  It was a large,

 heavy unit.

 When using my Avery hand squeezer, I initially

 adjust it so that with the

 dies just closed on an unset rivet, the handles form

 about a 20 degree

 angle.  This allows me to hold the squeezer (choked

 up) in one hand and the

 parts in the other.  I squeeze the rivet just enough

 to hold the parts in

 the proper relationship.  I can then grip switch, if

 desired, to something

 more comfortable.  I incrementally adjust the ram

 until the rivet is set

 correctly when the squeezer is operated to the stop.

  Thus, all the rivets

 in a series come out with perfect consistency, and

 with no extra effort.  

 The only time I've had an issue using the hand

 squeezer was in mounting rod

 end adaptors into the control system tubing.  I

 believe the cleating I

 experienced would have been the same with a

 pneumatic unit, and the problem

 was rectified by putting the part in a padded vise. 

 I hope this is of use-

 gm

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