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davevanlanen(at)sbcglobal
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:53 pm Post subject: ZAC Pneumatic Riveter - Questions

I purchased the ZAC pneumatic riveter with my kit, and I am setting it up

for use.  It did not come with much for instructions, so I have these

questions:

1.	The instructions suggest that I not install a hose coupler on the

riveter itself (i.e. into the regulator supplied with the riveter), due to

adding bulk, putting an unnecessary strain on the inlet threads, etc.

Instead, they suggest using a leader (whip) hose.  Is this necessary?  I

thought the riveter we used at the workshop had a coupling directly on the

riveter regulator.  

2.	Next to the air inlet, it says "Oil" with an arrow pointing to the

inlet.  No other instructions.  What type of oil do I use?  How much?  How

frequently?

3.	If I use a leader hose, can I oil the tool through the end of the

hose?  If not, I'd have to take the hose off each time.  If I oil through

the hose end, will it even get to the tool, or will it be absorbed into the

hose?

4.	The instructions say I need a compressor with at least 1 HP and 12

gallon capacity.  I have a 4 HP compressor with an 11 gallon capacity,

developing 7.6 CFI at 40 PSI and 5.1 CFI at 90 PSI.  Is this big enough? 



Thanks,

Dave Van Lanen

Madison, WI

601XL

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dplozay(at)cox.net
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject: ZAC Pneumatic Riveter - Questions

Dave,



I also have the pneumatic riveter from Zenith. Here's my experience with the 

questions you asked:

1.  I installed a swivel-coupler on the end of my air hose and a 

corresponding (male) coupler on the riveter. That way I can benefit from the 

swivel with whatever I have attached to the air line (drill, die grinder, 

etc).

2. I use an in-line oiler set to about 2 drops per minute (when air is 

flowing). The oiler adds oil to the air that goes to the tool (riveter). 

Otherwise one or two drops of oil per session would suffice. Buy air-tool 

oil, many brand names exist; available in the air-tool aisle at Home Depot, 

etc.

3.  If you don't want to use an in-line oiler, definitely use the swivel 

coupler (with quick connect fitting). That way disconnecting the air line to 

oil is easy and fast.

4.   Your compressor will work fine for riveting. I set mine at 46 PSI. 

You'll definitely need a bigger compressor if you want to run an air drill 

or grinder.



Also, my riveter had a disconcerting tendency for strong kick-back for the 

first 200 rivets or so (even after installing the pressure regulator on the 

riveter).



I hope this helps,



David Plozay

CH701



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n7cr(at)bellsouth.net
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject: ZAC Pneumatic Riveter - Questions

Dave VanLanen said the following on 2/2/2006 8:48 PM:

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 I purchased the ZAC pneumatic riveter with my kit, and I am setting it up

 for use.  It did not come with much for instructions, so I have these

 questions:

 1.	The instructions suggest that I not install a hose coupler on the

 riveter itself (i.e. into the regulator supplied with the riveter), due to

 adding bulk, putting an unnecessary strain on the inlet threads, etc.

 Instead, they suggest using a leader (whip) hose.  Is this necessary?  I

 thought the riveter we used at the workshop had a coupling directly on the

 riveter regulator.  


	


Hose coupler works for me.  For the amount of actual time spent with the riveter 

  I don't think having one on is a problem.



2.	Next to the air inlet, it says "Oil" with an arrow pointing to the

 	  Quote: 	
		   inlet.  No other instructions.  What type of oil do I use?  How much?  How

 frequently?


	


My tech advisor says to use "3 in 1" oil. Couldn't find it at the local Home 

Despot, but they had a 4 oz container of "Pneumatic tool oil" for a couple of 

bucks that works fine. Just squirt a couple of drops in the air inlet when 

you're done for the day and squeeze the trigger a couple of times to get the oil 

in there. You'll know when you use too much when it sprays oil into the mandrel 

reservoir cup.



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		   3.	If I use a leader hose, can I oil the tool through the end of the

 hose?  If not, I'd have to take the hose off each time.  If I oil through

 the hose end, will it even get to the tool, or will it be absorbed into the

 hose?


	


Just don't oil the hose you'll be using with your paint spray gun! 



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		   4.	The instructions say I need a compressor with at least 1 HP and 12

 gallon capacity.  I have a 4 HP compressor with an 11 gallon capacity,

 developing 7.6 CFI at 40 PSI and 5.1 CFI at 90 PSI.  Is this big enough? 


	


Yup. Turn your regulator down to where it reads around 40 psi when you pull the 

trigger on the riveter.  More than that will make the tool bounce around too 

much and anything less than 40 (with the small adjustment regulator valve at the 

tool) will often not completely pull the rivet.



Rory

CH-701 empennage finishing tonight

Lacombe, LA

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PAULROD36(at)msn.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject: ZAC Pneumatic Riveter - Questions

Dave, just my opinion, but: a: connect it however you want. It's a heavy, tough tool and will work just fine no matter what the plumbing.  b: Shoot some WD-40 into the hose, or gun. It'll run through the system in about two trigger squeezes.  c: Try pulling some A-5 rivets. If it works, it works.  d: Use it to hold down your plans on windy days, and go to Harbor Freight for one of their $35 specials. It's lighter, better balanced, and more comfortable to the hand. Just my opinion.



Paul Rodriguez

601XL/Corvair

Attaching the tailfeathers

DO NOT ARCHIVE

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