Re: KR> swaging tool

2017-05-02 Thread Robert7721 via KRnet
Bob, The AS Economy tool is what I used when building my KR. It works fine. The inspector did want to see a sample (off the airplane) I had put together to verify they were done correctly. So you might want to make a couple samples 1st to practice, then save them in case it comes up later. I

KR> swaging tool

2017-05-02 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
I should have done my test before posting the previous email about the Princess Auto tool. The jaws only allow for two crimps as they are too wide for three on a sleeve and don't seem as tight as they should be. I will order the "economy swaging tool" from AS because that should work. better.

KR> go no go gauge

2017-05-02 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
I just ordered the go no go gauge from Aircraft Spruce for checking my nicopress sleeves but I have a few questions. The tool I bought is from Princess Auto and is not an actual nicopress brand. I have been reading a lot about swaging and wondering if others have used sleeves/tools/ gauges that