[TowerTalk] pop riveter

[Gene Smar]

Gregg:

     Irrespective of which model riveter you buy, allow me to pass along a 
couple of tips I learned here on TT that really work:

o   When you assemble an antenna element (F12, Bencher, Acme, etc.), insert 
ALL the pop rivets at a joint at the same time BEFORE you pop the first one. 
To do otherwise risks misaligning the remaining holes once the first rivet 
tightens.

o   If you are using NoAlOx, Ox-Guard or similar material at the joints in 
your antenna elements (and you ARE using such material, aren't you?),  don't 
get any on the rivets' stems.  This makes them slippery and difficult to 
cinch tight with the tool.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gregg Seidl" <k9kl at centurytel.net>
To: <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 12:36 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] pop riveter


> Getting ready to assemble my new Shyhawk and need a pop riveter.I've been
> told to get an air powered one,good idea?Any help?  Gregg  K9KL
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