Hot riveting is done using a pneumatic hammer with a cup-shaped end that forges the head of the rivet. A second hammer, or when possible a brace wedged against another part of the structure, pushes the rivet from the other side. I wish you could hold this tool. It’s just so, so very solid.
Location: Box 49
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