The forum has a few threads with Cherry Max rivet solutions. It seems a trouble spot for first time builders.
Can anyone give a solution to the frustration and "fear" I am having with installation of the Cherry Max rivets to the machined tail ribs at the aft spar. I have modified my hand puller, but in three tries only one of the rivets set properly…the one having the easiest approach. I've had to remove 2 of 3 rivets with some worry about damaging the spar or complicating this installation because of the effort removing the rivet.
I am considering buying a Gauge Bilt 704E and an offset puller on Ebay. One thing I don't know is how do I know that the offset puller I have my eye on will match the 704E. And will this do the job in the tight angular space where these rivets are to be set? There is a NEW Gage Air Rivet Gun Kit (Military Acft GBP-704) GBP704E for $465 and an offset puller for $170. It seems like a good price??
With this offset puller would I more likely set pull these few rivets correctly the first time?