W03 (normal) or W22 (acro) aileron

[NWade]

Basically a small wedge piece (about 30 degree wedge) of aluminum with a hole in it for the mandrel. This lets me insert the rivet, slide the wedge on the mandrel, bend the mandrel about 30 degrees then bring in the rivet gun at that angle. Bottom of the wedge stays flush against the rivet.

I've done the same thing, with great success!

NOTE: If you use an aluminum wedge, it may eventually wear out as the forces oval the hole you drill in it. A steel wedge would be more durable; or you can just make 2 or 3 of the wedges to get you through building the entire airframe (which is what I've done).

--Noel

[Bryan Cotton]

Noel/Ryan,
I had whipped out my wedge. You can see it in the pic! Could not figure out how to grind up the HF riveter, seemed like it would still hit. I have never worn out a wedge, I always seem to lose them first. I think a narrow riveter and a wedge will be a score for me. Stay tuned!

[Bryan Cotton]

Ok guys,
Rizzz is officially my Hero of the Week. Here is the PRG410 at work:


Side view:


For three rivets I used the tool directly. For the last one I needed the wedge. End result:


My ebay bought riveter initially didn't work, so I took it apart. The pawls seemed good, and there was some light wear on the pivots, but it seemed like it should work. I messed around with the spring placement and it started working. Unfortunately the clip shot across the hangar when I took it apart, so I used duct tape as a detaining device.

Sonexbuilders, you need one of these!

[rizzz]

Rizzz is officially my Hero of the Week.

:) Glad to hear it worked out for you Brian, that tool has been a life saver on more than one occasion during my 6 years of building.