Need Loaner Tool: Olympic Rivet Shaver

[jmpratt]

Does anyone have an Olympic rivet shaver they would lend me? I'd only need it for one day and then send it right back. I'd be willing to put down a deposit. I'm an honest man and I will ensure it gets back to you the same or better than it arrived.

-Jason

[soldiermedic]

Sometimes people clip the mandrel as close as possible and use a dremel to get it the rest of the way instead of buying the tool. It's a viable alternative if you have a small number of olympics to shave.

[jmpratt]

I've done that and hand filed them as well. I'm replacing both wing windows, so I have a decent amount to do. My solution to buying the tool is to borrow the tool!

[overlander63]

You can also rent the tool. Some Airstream dealers offer this service. I have a "rental" in my toolbox.

[jmpratt]

Originally Posted by overlander63

You can also rent the tool. Some Airstream dealers offer this service. I have a "rental" in my toolbox.

Is your rental for rent?

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by jmpratt

Is your rental for rent?

The rental can be rented, but you would have to call the dealership where I work to rent it.
I am not allowed to tell you where I work or post any links, but it is in Colfax, NC.

[Lothlorian]

Here is the thread I posted. I used a concaved dremel grinding bit on my harbor freight dremel knock off. It worked great. They came out perfect. I paid under about $14.00 for the grinder and $4.00 for the grinding bit. The whole thing took me about a couple of hours.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f109...-70006-24.html

Brian

[jmpratt]

Did the aluminum clog the grinding bit?

[crispyboy]

I used a Dremel and a flap wheel sander 80 grit. I thought it did a decent job. Clip the mandrel down close as you can to the rivet.

Amazon.com: Dremel 502 3/8" Flapwheel Sander, 80 grit: Home Improvement

[Lothlorian]

It was like cooking. Went low and slow. The aluminum wears down like butter melting. The bit did not clog. Looked great

Brian