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08-07-2018, 12:44 PM
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#1
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Iowa
Posts: 447
Year: 1989
Chassis: International
Engine: 9.L
Rated Cap: 64
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Rivets
What type of riveter are ya'll using when skinning windows and what ever else needs a rivet? Im sure one of the single shot 12 dollars northern tool isnt the way to go.
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08-07-2018, 03:20 PM
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#2
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 56
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 2000
Engine: C8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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This One
This guy seems to be the ticket...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I tested using steel and aluminum rivets.It's not to heavy, Angie loves it. I haven't used it enough to vouch for longevity, but the reviews suggest it will last longer than I need it to.
Casey
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08-07-2018, 04:18 PM
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#3
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Iowa
Posts: 447
Year: 1989
Chassis: International
Engine: 9.L
Rated Cap: 64
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaseyBrown
This guy seems to be the ticket...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I tested using steel and aluminum rivets.It's not to heavy, Angie loves it. I haven't used it enough to vouch for longevity, but the reviews suggest it will last longer than I need it to.
Casey
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The link doesnt work for me. Could you tell me the name? Im trying to get my tools here for when i need them.
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08-07-2018, 04:23 PM
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#4
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I bought a cheap air riveter from harbor Freight and it's great. My GF can use it.
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08-07-2018, 04:31 PM
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#5
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Air riveters run $40 and $70 at Harbor Freight. Is there a concern that these type rivets on the exterior to leak?
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08-07-2018, 04:36 PM
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#6
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I used mine for interior and exterior rivets and it's been great thus far. I bought steel rivets from Tractor Supply because they had them on the shelf.
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08-07-2018, 04:48 PM
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#7
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Iowa
Posts: 447
Year: 1989
Chassis: International
Engine: 9.L
Rated Cap: 64
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Well, i needed a air compressor...lol.. does anyone know off hand what size rivets are being used to skin windows?
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08-07-2018, 04:50 PM
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#8
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeypj
Well, i needed a air compressor...lol.. does anyone know off hand what size rivets are being used to skin windows?
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Most look like 1/4"
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08-07-2018, 05:13 PM
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#9
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeypj
What type of riveter are ya'll using when skinning windows and what ever else needs a rivet? Im sure one of the single shot 12 dollars northern tool isnt the way to go.
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You really want the $70 one from Harbor Freight. It will make it SO MUCH easier and it'll do a better job. It can also handle 1/4" rivets.
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08-07-2018, 05:14 PM
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#10
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Most look like 1/4"
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Mine all looked like 1/4 but 95% were 3/16".
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08-07-2018, 05:15 PM
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#11
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Air riveters run $40 and $70 at Harbor Freight. Is there a concern that these type rivets on the exterior to leak?
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Closed end blind rivets won't leak.
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08-07-2018, 05:43 PM
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#12
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 56
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 2000
Engine: C8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeypj
The link doesnt work for me. Could you tell me the name? Im trying to get my tools here for when i need them.
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Weird.. Goes to the site for me.
Any way its a Astro Pneumatic Tool PR-14.
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08-07-2018, 06:34 PM
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#13
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Iowa
Posts: 447
Year: 1989
Chassis: International
Engine: 9.L
Rated Cap: 64
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaseyBrown
Weird.. Goes to the site for me.
Any way its a Astro Pneumatic Tool PR-14.
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Thats the one i was eyeing before i had a compressor.
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08-07-2018, 06:36 PM
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#14
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeypj
Thats the one i was eyeing before i had a compressor.
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Looks identical to the Harbor Freight one that's $70.
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08-07-2018, 07:06 PM
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#15
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Pulled mine out of the drawer to check the brand, CP (Central Pneumatic). Surprised me the condition it is in, it put every one of my race cars together since 1989.
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08-07-2018, 07:24 PM
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#16
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Pulled mine out of the drawer to check the brand, CP (Central Pneumatic). Surprised me the condition it is in, it put every one of my race cars together since 1989.
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Mine's been pretty good, too.
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08-10-2018, 11:27 AM
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#17
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Iowa
Posts: 447
Year: 1989
Chassis: International
Engine: 9.L
Rated Cap: 64
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Seems to be a consensus, thats the one im getting.
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08-10-2018, 11:52 AM
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#18
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 56
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC 2000
Engine: C8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Which ever one you get, you will definitely want to pick up a 360 degree swivel air coupler to go with it. Fighting the hose sucks out all the joy.
Casey
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08-10-2018, 12:00 PM
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#19
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Iowa
Posts: 447
Year: 1989
Chassis: International
Engine: 9.L
Rated Cap: 64
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaseyBrown
Which ever one you get, you will definitely want to pick up a 360 degree swivel air coupler to go with it. Fighting the hose sucks out all the joy.
Casey
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Thanks for the heads up on that.
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08-15-2018, 05:19 PM
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#20
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New Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 2
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Airstream rivets
This video shows the installation of Olympic Rivets and use of the shaver tool.
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