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Rivet

General building discussions, not model specific.
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MattS
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Rivet

Post by MattS » Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:10 am

I am flying a Rebel on Lotus floats in Brazil. I may be the only one in the country with a Rebel, but with this Forum I don't feel so alone :mrgreen: Yesterday I had a hard landing and need to do some structure work. I had ordered some rivets from Aircraft Spruce (Avex 1601-0410) but the head size is different than what I had in stock (the previous mechanic may have gotten his from Wicks?). The head on the Spruce ones are 0.21 inch and the others were 0.25 inches. Anyone know if I can get a 1/8" rivet from Spruce with a larger head size? Thanks!!

snowyriver
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Re: Rivet

Post by snowyriver » Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:29 am

Try Mattie industries in Canada or Hanson rivet here in amaerica
Craig Walls
Retired Firefighter
Flying as of September 2011

snowyriver
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Re: Rivet

Post by snowyriver » Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:30 am

Try Mattic industries in Canada or Hanson rivet here in America
Craig Walls
Retired Firefighter
Flying as of September 2011

Billy
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Re: Rivet

Post by Billy » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:55 pm

I have bought rivets from Mattic, great people. The last few orders have been from SRI...http://www.sri-supplies.com/rivets-259.html?cat=265

billy

Coastflyer
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Re: Rivet

Post by Coastflyer » Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:47 pm

I've also gotten some from Spruce and they were the smaller head ones. Can either of you guys verify Hanson or SRI has the regular size heads?
Thanks.
Jesse


Billy
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Re: Rivet

Post by Billy » Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:06 am

YES both places have ALEX rivets with head size called for. Be sure to use the "RV or the 16__-" numbers. I bought the 3/16 th's stainless rivets from Mattic.

Coastflyer
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Re: Rivet

Post by Coastflyer » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:42 am

Ok, thanks Billy.
Jesse


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