Stellaghost Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Something else i purchased recently they are called clecos a type of removable rivet i used for them test fitting panels before riveting up I'm finding them quite usefull got mine from amazon Edited June 20, 2019 by Stellaghost Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 They are very handy looking things, have pondered getting some myself but never pulled the trigger. You are a bad influence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Perhaps I've just supplied the bullets 😈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Yes seen them used quite a few times on wheeler dealers and a few other car programs, been meant to look for a set but weren’t at the top of the list but might have to get a set now I’ve got them saved in my watch list on eBay . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) A real life example of where I have used them. Lining the new rear floor for drilling holes before painting and then used when reassembling. I will try and find the later photo for posting Edited June 21, 2019 by soutie Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I forgot to say I got my first few from Ebay and then learned if I bought direct from the supplier instead of from them via ebay I saved myself 50% on the next purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I saw those on one of the Eastwood videos, they were using them as datum points around a repair panel in a floorpan while they fettled it into shape pre-welding. Looks like a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR-HIPPO Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Very handy indeed. I bought some when I was rebuilding my truck, they were very handy for test fitting lots of body parts cappings, under floor supports etc, and especially useful when fitting the galvanised battery tray & under seat tool box into my old seatbox. For single handed operation, I drilled an old ally body section with lots of 4.8mm holes to act as a holder for the clecos, this worked well and allowed me to pick them up with the pliers, and insert them while still having a free hand to hold the work pieces in place. One of those tools that you could go a lifetime without, yet once you use them you wish you had discovered them years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 31 minutes ago, MR-HIPPO said: For single handed operation, I drilled an old ally body section with lots of 4.8mm holes to act as a holder for the clecos, this worked well and allowed me to pick them up with the pliers, and insert them while still having a free hand to hold the work pieces in place what an excellent idea will be adopting that in the future 33 minutes ago, MR-HIPPO said: One of those tools that you could go a lifetime without, yet once you use them you wish you had discovered them years ago. How very true Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR-HIPPO Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Yes I found myself needing a third hand quite often while trying to use them. Crude, but an effective way to free up a hand. Handy for storage & makes it easier to keep track of the little buggers during use as well. If I were to make it again, (and not just smack holes through a conveniently sized piece of scrap) I would add a couple of bends / lips to act as stand offs / feet. Happy tinkering, I would be curious to see what you come up with, Hippo. Edited June 24, 2019 by MR-HIPPO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 To be honest I would just throw them in a draw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 On a related note.... I bought a huge job lot of used screw type temporary rivets (the name escapes me!) aaaaaages ago. I’ve still not got round to putting a for sale post up! Any one interested pop me a PM and I’ll dig them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 'Skin Pins' ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 That’s the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Yep, skin pins hail from the aircraft world. I have a load of Avdel skin pins that were my Dad's, from his days as an RAF engineer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR-HIPPO Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Very interesting, "Skin Pins." not seen those before. Am I correct in assuming that you can push the threaded pin into place through the work piece into the rear section, tighten with the nut, then remove by squeezing the rear section to release the pin? Edited July 2, 2019 by MR-HIPPO I like a good fiddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnoK Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, MR-HIPPO said: Very interesting, "Skin Pins." not seen those before. Am I correct in assuming that you can push the threaded pin into place through the work piece into the rear section, tighten with the nut, then remove by squeezing the rear section to release the pin? You push them through, hold the body and pull the nut out, then tighten it. Unscrew the nut, push the stem back in and withdraw to remove. I find they hold tighter than Clecos, but take longer to fit and remove. A mate who is an aircraft sheetie has both, for quick or strong applications. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR-HIPPO Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Thank you. Reckon I could find space in my tool box for a few of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 20 hours ago, MR-HIPPO said: Thank you. Reckon I could find space in my tool box for a few of those. Let me dig out the monster box of them I've got stashed at Mom and Dad's. I'll stick an ad in the for sale forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Whilst we're talking about riveting stuff this is a tool I bought a couple of years back does pop rivets of varying sizes up to 4mm diameter on the steel pin and rivitnuts as well up to 12mm all done with interchangeable heads regards Stephen Edited July 4, 2019 by Stellaghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 12:57 PM, landroversforever said: Let me dig out the monster box of them I've got stashed at Mom and Dad's. I'll stick an ad in the for sale forum. When you do, ..... if the monster box is amenable....... I'll bid for a big handfull too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, Blanco said: When you do, ..... if the monster box is amenable....... I'll bid for a big handfull too Sorry! I haven’t got round to grabbing the crate from the parents house. I’ll grab them later this week hopefully. Been a bit busy with work and then holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 if the box is big enough , i can use a couple as wel 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Just bought this today at a local show as my old eclipse ones are knackered never heard of the make rep said they are an Irish company making quality not cheap tools at present they are trying to break into other areas must say seems very solid construction no play and smooth in operation time will tell if they last the 20yrs I had the eclipse ones regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Looks exactly like the cheap Chinese stuff I bought a few years back. They work, pretty well, but are way too bulky for smaller spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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