Re: Nail Dimpler
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2025 8:12 am
by xtricity
Re: Nail Dimpler
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Re: Nail Dimpler
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Re: Nail Dimpler
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:15 am
by PlaneDan
I finally got around to posting some of the less publicized tools that have worked well for me. One in particular is the modification to the Nail Dimpler purchased from Sonex. Bill Mosher and I came up with something that works great for me. Here is the link to the post for "Tools" on PantherBuilder.ORG.
http://pantherbuilder.org/tools/
Merry Christmas.
Re: Nail Dimpler
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:19 pm
by GlenNJ
I was hoping someone else had the same problem, and new of a substitute rivet gun that would work. Rather than trying to cut the threads off this dimpling tool, I would probably just order a set from Sonex. This nail dimpler actually works pretty good. Because the male end threads into the tool, there is one less tool part to loose. It's a shame the company that makes it, is also trying to sell you a expensive rivet gun to go with it.
What they probably don't want you to know, is Harbor Freight makes a rivet gun that has the same threads as there tool. It's the Pittsburgh heavy duty pop rivet gun, Item #66422. Right now it's on sale for $19.99. When you subtract the %20 coupon (which seems to be available everywhere), it should be around $16.00. The long handles on this rivet gun are a little cumbersome. It's not to much of a problem on small parts, but it can be a pain with the skins. I'm going to buy another #66422, and modify it. I am going to cut the handles back, and remove the bottle. This will just be my nail dimpler tool. I won't need the long handles, because it takes so little pressure to set a dimple.
Glen