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Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes   Yesterday, 09:29 PM   #1 2 Rivet Member   2004 16' International CCD Orem , Utah Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 63 I have adjustable rivet gun When I use mine it pulls all way through and does not snap off metal. Is this normal. __________________   Yesterday, 11:15 PM   #2 barts Maniacal Engineer     1971 25' Tradewind Menlo Park , California Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 778 If your rivet gun cannot grip the mandrel properly, either the jaws are oily or the jaws are worn out. Is that what you asked? - Bart __________________ Bart Smaalders Menlo Park, CA http://tinpickle.blogspot.com http://smaalders.net/barts   Today, 12:51 AM   #3 4 Rivet Member   1971 18' Caravel 1974 Argosy 20 1976 Argosy 22 Rear Door Kooskia , Idaho Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 321 Often poor quality rivets can cause this issue. Also, holes too big and rivet length too long for the application. __________________   « Popped rivet near the top door | Top | - » Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)   Thread Tools Search this Thread Show Printable Version Email this Page Display Modes Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post Beige interior rivet replacements perryg114 General Interior Topics 11 Yesterday 11:37 AM Anyone have plastic/metal tambour source? Wooden Rivet General Interior Topics 7 02-20-2012 06:57 AM Just about to order 2012 30' Flying Cloud - What have I forgotten? Hibby Buyer Guidelines 33 02-12-2012 06:17 AM Do you have problems getting WiFi in your Airstream? WiFiRanger Electronics & Connectivity 27 02-08-2012 02:01 AM Interior decor: Have you seen these? doug&maggie Off Topic Forum 3 02-04-2012 08:15 AM

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