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08-03-2017, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master 
1971 21' Globetrotter
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Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3,530
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Lost an Old Friend
After 34 years of reliable service my 3X rivet gun has given up. I have replaced it with a new one but it just doesn't fit in my hand the same and I will have to relearn the trigger. REST IN PEACE
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08-03-2017, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Sunset Valley
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 744
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Interesting when an inanimate object crosses the boundary and becomes something more. I had a relationship with a camera for many years and when it was destroyed by an act of negligence, I was genuinely sad and felt as though I had lost a friend of sorts.
I raise my cup to your old pal and another time for your new one.
Ian
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08-03-2017, 09:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Is that possibly the rivet gun you would have had at vintage trailer academy.
Either way I bet it had seen rivets beyond count.
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08-03-2017, 09:13 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 25' Tradewind
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 297
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Should mount it like a hood ornament on the Airstream...
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08-03-2017, 09:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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A riveting suggestion!
The patina of the old handle would match an Airstream well . . .
RIP
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08-03-2017, 09:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 21' Globetrotter
Currently Looking...
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Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3,530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
Is that possibly the rivet gun you would have had at vintage trailer academy.
Either way I bet it had seen rivets beyond count.
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Yes it is, I'm guessing millions of rivets shot.
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08-03-2017, 10:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Well then we too will mourn the loss as it's the first rivet gun I ever used also.
Farewell old rivet gun and welcome new.
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08-03-2017, 08:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1990 34' Limited
2013 27' FB International
Conroe
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 208
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When is the service? �� You get the new one from ATS?
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08-03-2017, 09:14 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,548
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I wonder if it can be rebuilt?
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08-04-2017, 09:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 21' Globetrotter
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3,530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbeck11931
When is the service? �� You get the new one from ATS?
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I'm not sure where our buyer purchased the new one at.
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08-04-2017, 09:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 21' Globetrotter
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
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Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3,530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ITSNO60
I wonder if it can be rebuilt?
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That's what I wanted to begin with but the company bought me a new one. I, however have already made arrangements to have it rebuilt. When it gets back I can leave it home for Airstream work.
I still had a 2X, 4X, and 5X so I was not without a rivet gun. I could also barrow a 3X from one of the other mechs.
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08-05-2017, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Silly but relevant question...
I need a rivet gun, and wonder what you would suggest as it seems you have experience...
Budget is not huge, so what to look for used...
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08-06-2017, 10:05 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1990 34' Limited
2013 27' FB International
Conroe
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 208
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Not sure about everyone else. ATS Aircraft Tool Supply is a great place to look
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08-06-2017, 10:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1990 34' Limited
2013 27' FB International
Conroe
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
Silly but relevant question...
I need a rivet gun, and wonder what you would suggest as it seems you have experience...
Budget is not huge, so what to look for used...
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http://www.aircraft-tool.com/
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