Scott's RV-14 Build

Riveting In Floor Skins

Started the process of riveting in the floor skins. Made slow but steady progress with no drama. The majority are pulled vs driven rivets. Glad I bought another puller yesterday. They're pretty cheap. It's much easier to use in the open areas then my modified one. But the modified one is great for all the rivets along the cramped exterior edge. All the AN470-4 rivets along the interior and front edge went in nicely too. I still have a bunch of nutplates to do. 20 per skin to be exact. Whew. I think they'll be easier to do by climbing in the cockpit. So I want to get all the other rivets done. I'm not convinced the skins will support my weight without denting when on my knees and not centered on a support rib so I'll use my wooden platform on top of the skins to spread out my weight.


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