HS riveting

Finished riveting the left side HS. Started on the right side. From Dan C’s site, I got a tip to put duct tape on the corners of the bucking bar. That kept it from marring the neighboring ribs. I also read on the rv-list that putting riveting tape over the heads will keep the surface from getting marred. Both tips worked great. Marring the surface is not a big deal, since I plan on painting the plane in the end. I just want it to look the best it can while it hangs from the rafters for months. I also ordered a swivel mushroom rivet set with a rubber guard. That will help too.
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