Rivetting Clamp

rivetting clamp

TOOLS - BOAT/SHIPBUILDING
USA, NJ, South Amboy
aluminum; steel
overall: 12 x 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.

Homemade cam action rivetting clamp, acquired by Warren Nau from another boatbuilder from South Amboy, NJ. Clamp used for rivetting lapstrake power sea skiffs. Clamp made from a aluminum rod shaped into a U shape, 2 3/8 inches between the legs and 9 1/4 inches deep, with a 'Y' shaped pad that straddles the rivet. Screwed onto pin with gear shaped mechanism. Overall fair condition. Overall: 12 x 4 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.

2004.7.6