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Martinbuilt · 10-02-2023, 06:53 PM

I ordered both months ago, not realizing they were out of stock. Backordered everywhere.
My cowl project is stalled until I can rivet the subrail extensions back together.
Maybe, someone has one they can spare for a few weeks (I can send a deposit) or has a suggestion for a suitable alternative.
New rivets, I have.
Thanks for any suggestions.

RDVAARK · 10-03-2023, 09:28 AM

I have used a framing claw hammer with a waffled head,kind of coarse and clumsy. A better waffle pattern ,I use and like more can be found on removable vise jaws, sometimes hardened (HF). Advantage is that they can be re-shaped, re-mounted, or even put on a dolly or appropriate screw jack to fit the application(don't use a hydraulic jack to back up a rivet buck, the hammer shock kills them). Jaws can even be attached to a cheap pneumatic palm-nailer ($25,HF), imagine your own uses for that.
Russ

WTSHNN · 10-03-2023, 05:25 PM

Have you checked with your local Model A club? Most have tool libraries and allow members to check out tools.

Martinbuilt · 10-03-2023, 06:21 PM

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That just occurred to me. I have only been a member for a few months, I should find out.

10-02-2023, 06:53 PM	#1
Martinbuilt Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Near Pittsburgh Posts: 77	Anyone have a rivet buck/waffle tool I can borrow? I ordered both months ago, not realizing they were out of stock. Backordered everywhere. My cowl project is stalled until I can rivet the subrail extensions back together. Maybe, someone has one they can spare for a few weeks (I can send a deposit) or has a suggestion for a suitable alternative. New rivets, I have. Thanks for any suggestions.

10-03-2023, 09:28 AM	#2
RDVAARK Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Brookfield Ct. Posts: 61	Re: Anyone have a rivet buck/waffle tool I can borrow? I have used a framing claw hammer with a waffled head,kind of coarse and clumsy. A better waffle pattern ,I use and like more can be found on removable vise jaws, sometimes hardened (HF). Advantage is that they can be re-shaped, re-mounted, or even put on a dolly or appropriate screw jack to fit the application(don't use a hydraulic jack to back up a rivet buck, the hammer shock kills them). Jaws can even be attached to a cheap pneumatic palm-nailer ($25,HF), imagine your own uses for that. Russ

10-03-2023, 05:25 PM	#3
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Anyone have a rivet buck/waffle tool I can borrow? Have you checked with your local Model A club? Most have tool libraries and allow members to check out tools. __________________ No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck

10-03-2023, 06:21 PM	#4
Martinbuilt Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Near Pittsburgh Posts: 77	Re: Anyone have a rivet buck/waffle tool I can borrow? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That just occurred to me. I have only been a member for a few months, I should find out.