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by akarassowitsch
Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:39 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Getting Started
Replies: 27
Views: 5675

Re: Getting Started

I thought I'd send out one more thank you to all that responded. Holy smokes you guys are on it! Apparently the rivet question turned over a rock with lots of squiggly things under it. I look forward to getting some metal in my shop!
by akarassowitsch
Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Getting Started
Replies: 27
Views: 5675

Re: Getting Started

Thanks again all for the suggestions. I don't have a kit yet - just getting ready. I wondered about the rivets. Some of the pictures I've seen on this site seem to show parts that use a combination of driven and pulled rivets, so with my son breathing down my neck I thought I'd ask!
by akarassowitsch
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Getting Started
Replies: 27
Views: 5675

Re: Getting Started

Here's another one - sorry I just read your list again Francesco ... 'a quantity of clecos' ... I have heard it said that you always need one more than you have. What is a reasonable quantity?
by akarassowitsch
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Getting Started
Replies: 27
Views: 5675

Re: Getting Started

Thanks for the advice everyone. What about the table? I have seen 'about 16 feet'. Is that enough? And what about width ... as I recall the chord is around 60 inches. In your experience, what would work well? Here's another question: Has anyone tried building with driven rivets? My son's an AME and ...
by akarassowitsch
Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Getting Started
Replies: 27
Views: 5675

Getting Started

I have combed the site, but can't find what I'm looking for. Can someone point me in the direction of a list of suggested tools/fixtures to get a Rebel project started? I'm in the process of setting up the shop.