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Pneumatic C Frame Dimpler

Nashpdman

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I put this up in the RV-10 section and then realized there was a tool section.

Built a pneumatic dimpler to use as I build my RV-10. It makes well defined dimples and leaves a noticeable tooling ring around the dimple. I'll probably build an internal stop to reduce the "up" travel of the ram to reduce the time between dimples.

https://youtu.be/a_MKFwiLiAc

I am no expert, and have minimal aircraft building skills at this point, so if I'm missing something you notice on the video let me know.

Thanks!
 

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Mike, Can you list the parts you used (part numbers, source)? Also, what do the dies mount to? Is that an off-the-shelf part? Thanks!
 
I just bought the air cylinder and foot pedal to build my own version of this dimpler. Is there any more information on the construction? How exactly did you connect the dimple die set to the rod?
 
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