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flyingfool
 Post subject: Rivet guns
PostPosted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:04 am 
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What size rivet gun is recommended for a thorp project?

I know little to nothing really and see that they list them as 2x, 3x 4x etc.

What does this mean and which one is recommended. Going to Oshkosh and figure I may get the best deal there, at least for a new rivet gun.

I'd rather buy one good one, than 2 or three smaller/cheaper gun. I would think if I take care of it, the gun will last a lifetime.
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mattst18
 Post subject: Re: Rivet guns
PostPosted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:50 am 
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I have a rivet gun, rivet sets and bucking bars I would be willing to sell. I purchased them from Rich Snelson 15 years ago. I am not sure if it is a 3x or 4x but I should be able to find out. Rich was our newsletter editor and said it was the correct size to build a Thorp.

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flyingfool
 Post subject: Re: Rivet guns
PostPosted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:19 pm 
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Matt,

Very nice offer.

I sent you a PM
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James Grahn
 Post subject: Re: Rivet guns
PostPosted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 9:55 am 
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I have a 4x, but I have a regulator in line with it. As rivets age, they can be harder to set.
I really do not want to start that discussion again...
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jrevens
 Post subject: Re: Rivet guns
PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:51 am 
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A 4x (with a regulator) is my all-around choice. A 5x is really nice for the center section spar.

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