{"product_id":"standard-flush-rivet-set-1-x-2-1-4-401-shank-12-01264","title":"Standard Flush Rivet Set 1\" x 2-1\/2\" (.401 Shank) | 12-01264","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeets the requirements of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.titanium22.ca\/collections\/ford-certified-collision-network-tools-equipment\" title=\"Ford Certified Collision Network Tools \u0026amp; Equipment\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFord.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eStraight Flush Rivet Set (Part No. 12-01264)\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential pneumatic tool accessory for aircraft builders, aviation maintenance technicians, and custom sheet metal fabricators. Designed to perfectly seat countersunk (flush) rivets into sheet metal, this tool ensures a perfectly smooth, aerodynamic skin surface without damaging the surrounding metal or the rivet head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined from premium tool-grade steel and fully heat-treated for long-term durability, it easily withstands the repeated percussive impacts of a pneumatic rivet gun. Featuring an industry-standard .401 shank, it locks securely into almost all standard aviation and automotive pneumatic riveting hammers. With a 1-inch diameter face and a 2-1\/2\" overall length, it provides the perfect balance of surface area and compactness for working in tight airframe or chassis sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Flush Design:\u003c\/b\u003e The perfectly flat face is designed to set flush (countersunk) rivets of any diameter, making it a highly versatile tool for entire airframe builds or panel replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTool-Grade Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged from high-quality tool-grade steel and heat-treated to ensure maximum structural integrity and prevent mushrooming or shattering under heavy pneumatic impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustry Standard .401 Shank:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with the vast majority of standard aviation, collision, and industrial pneumatic rivet guns and air hammers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a 1\" diameter face to distribute force evenly over the rivet and surrounding skin, actively preventing localized denting or \"smiles\" (crescent-shaped dents) in the sheet metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmooth Surface Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Leaves both the rivet head and the surrounding sheet metal completely smooth and undamaged when used correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Use Cases \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAviation Build \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e The go-to tool for driving AN426 countersunk rivets into aircraft skins, wing ribs, and fuselage panels for a perfectly smooth, aerodynamic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuto Body \u0026amp; Restoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for installing flush rivets on custom sheet metal floor pans, racing interiors, aerodynamic splitters, and aluminum body panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Metal Fabrication:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly useful for any custom sheet metal project requiring countersunk fasteners that must sit completely flush with the material surface to accommodate sliding parts or aesthetic requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will this set fit my specific air hammer?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs long as your pneumatic rivet gun or air hammer accepts a standard .401 shank (which is the universal industry standard for lightweight and medium-duty aviation riveting), this set will fit perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What size rivets can I set with this?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause it is a flat flush set, it is universal. You can use it to drive any diameter flush\/countersunk rivet, provided the 1\" face can make clean, unobstructed contact with the rivet head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is the 2-1\/2\" length referring to the whole tool?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes. The 2-1\/2\" dimension is the overall length of the tool. The shank portion that inserts into the rivet gun barrel is 1-1\/2\" long, leaving approximately 1\" of the tool exposed for you to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Titanium Tools and Equipment Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522688651499,"sku":"12-01264","price":42.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/1061\/6745\/files\/12-01264.jpg?v=1790277270","url":"https:\/\/www.titanium22.ca\/products\/standard-flush-rivet-set-1-x-2-1-4-401-shank-12-01264","provider":"Titanium Tools \u0026 Equipment Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}