Benjamin Franklin once wrote "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". In the case of the Loyd's Rivet Drill Guide it couldn't be closer to the truth. The idea behind this unique little kit of tools is to eliminate misdrilled rivets which directly effects the integrity of the structure that is to be reused. Also this tool keeps drill bits from "skating" off the heads of rivets and dancing
across the skin, gouging the corrosion barrier on the skin and chewing up the customers paint job. There is a lot to be said for this tool because of the way it saves maintenance facilities money, time, materials, and in some cases, jobs. If you've been in the aviation industry any time at all, you should know that there is no such thing as a $100 fix, and we all know how much time can be spent discussing how to fix a bad hole. Aircraft delivery dates can get set back, because engineering had to get involved, an elaborate repair with straps and fillers and shims had to be fabricated, all because there wasn't enough ED after the discrepant hole cleaned up for the next oversize fastener. Strange how the little things can explode on you in this industry, even to seasoned mechanics. The good news is, now there is a prevention. The cure is Loyd's Rivet Drill Guide. This tool is based on 43 years of experience in sheetmetal and structures. This kit was designed to be simple, and easy to use. The kit contains five different size drill guides made of hardened American made steel, five matching cobalt jobber drill bits, and Boelube 70104. The hard case even reflects a lot of thought, such as the FOD free closed cell charcoal foam, shadowed with the white foam underlay. The case is v***r and moisture tight, and will float. It also has a hinged lid with "O" ring seal and 3 over center cam latches. The theme of the kit is red, which makes it easy to spot if misplaced, even the vinyl handles on the drill guides are red in case they are dropped in the "bowels" of an aircraft. These drill guides can be used with threaded bits as well as straight jobber bits. These guides can be used with any 1/4" drill, 90 degree, 45 degree, snake drill, pancakes, etc. Because of their compact design they will work in tight areas such as inside of wings or under floors. The foot of each guide is designed to fit within the pitch of most all rivet patterns.
