"Richard Riley" wrote in message
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On 27 Apr 2007 17:35:33 -0700, stol wrote:

The Zenith line of experimental aircraft are designed around the Avex
pulled rivets. Gigs statement about 4=3=1 is a good way to look at the
fastener concept. So far my Zenith 801 with the V-8 Ford in it has
shown no signs of failing at any joint. Yet. G I can tell ya it has
14,210 pulled rivets in it. :-)

The best money I ever spent was $20 for a Harbor Freight air powered
puller. It's done about 4000 rivets so far and shows no sign of
failing.

Compared to hand pulliing all those rivets, it would still be worth while at
10 times the price!

Peter