You Need This Tool - Episode 45 | Rivet Fan Spacing Tool

[@Wicked03GT]

Pro Tip: When using that tool, mark you first hole, drill it and then fasten to the tool to the part with a Cleco. Set you spacing and cleco another hole and the cleco will hold the tool in perfect position to lay out the holes.

[@blkscorpion01]

Genius!

[@made_by_chris]

good thinking!

[@Thefabforums]

for sure

[@antoniovalenzuela1309]

Brandon Wilson Ç’

[@kriscodangus2851]

By far my favorite tool review series. I'm just now starting to get into fabrication, so these videos are great help. Keep up the great work!

[@Thefabforums]

awesome. thanks for watching

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

That is genius, great tool for sure. Thanks for showing it to us. I never knew such a tool existed but it would definitely make any job with rivets, screws or bolts look much cleaner without all that measuring and figuring out the correct spacing. Nice work Brother.

[@Thefabforums]

+Tim datoolman I felt the exact same way when I seen it

[@superronron]

That is an awesome tool. I have one similar to that it is called point to point. I used it all the time for a quick layout.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@fastcars1173]

Those are awesome! I need one. I've used the I-spacing app for years but this is great for getting them perfect.

[@Thefabforums]

yeah speeds up the process a ton

[@wienerspeedgarage3880]

Always look forward to your Friday tool vids.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks for watching

[@brianward6291]

This series is awesome - keep it up!

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks man

[@Terry_Baker]

Here is a thought for the weekend. When working on a project, don't think about the end of the rainbow, remember the beginning of the journey.

[@19672701]

One of my best investments,great vid bud!

[@Thefabforums]

awesome...thanks for watching

[@norrisboyd1]

Good series! I've done some buying based on your recommendations.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks...glad I could help

[@tomryan5513]

too bad looks like you do beautiful work.I enjoy your videos. Happy New Year to you and your family

[@Thefabforums]

may change at some point...what are you looking to have done?

[@ericfeagley6930]

great tool Kyle keep up the good work

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@turftone]

I found a old seamstress tool that I use that essentially is the same thing... little flimsy might need to upgrade to that sturdy one you're using.

[@Thefabforums]

yeah its so simple but effective

[@barnyardgarage]

already have 1.. works great.. but... you do know if your installing that many rivets a pneumatic Riveter is a must have.. thanks for sharing

[@Thefabforums]

unless they are solid

[@barnyardgarage]

The Fab Forums ...Very true!!

[@soundman_caraudio]

IT;S FRIDAY FOOOOOLLL!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Thefabforums]

yes sir !

[@ginoo722]

could use your cleco holders as a place holder for longer lines

[@Thefabforums]

yeah thats what I am planning to do. I think it will work great

[@Rumeel12708]

I found out about these in rendering to space out points but dam the drawing ones are ~$200 for an 11 point 6" equal spacer.

[@sexyylulu]

hey man , i enjoy your videos thanks for making them !!! i was wondering if you can make a welding positioner (diy) if you have time low cost lol , you have the patience and understanding how to explain things lol , i started to tig weld @home and i would like to make one (new @ fabricating ) i have been welding for a while (work ) but we don't fabricated we weld pre-made things, thanks man ,have a great night

[@Thefabforums]

+Chuck Norris I will see that I can do

[@zeemanjr]

Very cool dude.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@Tcott]

You should include some footage of the tools in action, thatd be cool.

[@Thefabforums]

stay tuned

[@BillyKnoth]

that is just f'n amazing....gotta get one!

[@Thefabforums]

glad you dig it

[@mickcoomer9714]

I use an elastic tape rule. No, I haven’t lost my marbles. It’s a piece of elastic marked in equal spaces ( about an inch, but as long as they are all the same it doesn’t matter. Fix one end with the first mark where you want the first hole. Count off the number of holes you want and fix the elastic to where you want the last hole. Mark off on your sheet the corresponding hole positions. The big advantages are that you can have any number of holes you want and there is no tool left sticking out where space is tight. Secondly you can lead the elastic around a curve to maintain the hole pitch round bends and thirdly it’s cheap.

[@Thefabforums]

thig that is nice about this is you can use it as a drill guide

[@ronin061874]

Cool tool!

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@Rumeel12708]

Hey man how would you go about making one of these tools? So Im trying to making one 6" long and 11 points. Im going to use it for perspective drawing.

[@Thefabforums]

I would just buy one. They arent expensive and you can adjust to any size you need

[@Rumeel12708]

@@Thefabforums yeah the cheapest one I saw was $100 which isnt bad, i guess I just want to make one out of brass or copper hahaha

[@TomAHawk-py6vj]

Hm, maybe it would be even better, if there was one of the rivets on that tool replaced by a for example a rivet nut and a wingscrew, to lock your spacings and make it a nobrainer

[@Thefabforums]

thats not a bad idea. The tool is pretty stiff already and probably wouldnt move as it is now though

[@tammymcclimans4774]

where can I get the spray can caddy? I like it!

[@Thefabforums]

Not sure. I had one of my subscribers send that to me. I will see if I can find it for you.

[@tammymcclimans4774]

Awesome. Thanks so much!

[@BADAZZ93STANG]

What's up Kyle...How's the family?

[@Thefabforums]

awesome! thanks for asking

[@ryanjohnson191]

what's the weather like there?

[@Thefabforums]

mid 40's

[@ryanjohnson191]

The Fab Forums Orrville Ohio is 25 snowing and blowing.

[@tomryan5513]

how would I get in touch with you to get work done

[@Thefabforums]

I dont do anything for others....sorry. I dont really have enough time to do work on my own stuff.

[@MrFireman164]

cool tool!

[@Thefabforums]

glad you dig it

[@DEATHTRAPHOTRODS]

I've gotta have that.

[@Thefabforums]

lol

[@motorwerksmedia]

Ever had the rivet fan bind up and not want to spread easily? Mine won't move at all and I was wondering if anyone had the same issue. Lubrication does nothing.

[@Thefabforums]

I haven't

[@05molinatsx]

that's dope, would be nice if it had magnets to stick it on.

[@Thefabforums]

I have mixed emotions with magnets because they collect metal shavings over time

[@ryangoff2623]

Mario Molina most of the time these are used on aircraft sheet metal jobs that is mostly comprised of aluminum alloys.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

Waiting on mine to get here.....

[@eugeniocarrasquillo303]

I love that tool i used in aviation asta la vista

[@tobiasgustavsson3164]

looks even to me or aaa that should do it. standard phrase in the workshop

[@Thefabforums]

lol...thats right

[@celsoguajardovillarreal]

Excelente. Saludos.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks you sir

[@8wireracing694]

looks bit like trellis, well same but different, wait never mind, cool tool.

[@Thefabforums]

lol...thanks

[@Mike_Pedals]

i need this

[@Thefabforums]

lol...it is cool for sure

[@watahyahknow]

brilliant in its simplicity if you cant find it near you , you prolly can make it out of mecano

[@Thefabforums]

for sure

[@bimmerman88]

If I win the lottery I'll buy one and put 10000 rivets on a Ferrrari just to troll Speedhunters... good god the fashion these days! ''I get it on rods and custom stuff''

[@Thefabforums]

Did they rivet up a Ferrari?

[@bimmerman88]

Yep a Japanese tuner "Liberty Walk" has pretty much riveted glassfiber arches to everything you can think of, that has started a snowball effect and now everyone's doing it...

[@Abricos4440]

it's good tool ...

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@ryangoff2623]

Check out the www.yardstore.com for some other good deals on sheet metal tools. It's a good source for aviation tools.

[@Thefabforums]

Cool I will check it

[@Automaticrepairco]

I do have a tool that you might be interested in featuring that I use myself everyday . can message if your interested.

[@Thefabforums]

sure. [e-mail]

[@romans1v1paul]

Great tool, thanks Kyle! Amazon is still sold out, but I found the tool on SkyGeek.com. It came today, took about 2 to arrive. www.skygeek.com/ats-fs02.html

[@Thefabforums]

awesome

[@philsomers6882]

Car drive themselves we can go faster higher miles an hour plus on the open road

[@Thefabforums]

for sure

[@AppleJack76]

1970's is calling and they want their "porn music intro" back.

[@Thefabforums]

well then you should probably give it to them

[@AppleJack76]

The Fab Forums "Stay classy San Diego"

[@thekcinnay5238]

Nice .. I have to get me one of those , I got a tool for you check out Koul Tools AN hose assembly tool kit!

[@Thefabforums]

I will take a look

[@Bavafa1]

A 5 minute video instructions that two and half minutes of it is just BS. Is there a contractual obligation to make it longer than necessary?