Ke Alakai o Hawaii, Volume VI, Number 27, 2 November 1933 — Giant Pincers Now Drive Rivets [ARTICLE]

Giant Pincers Now Drive Rivets

PGi»tti&r Science Monthly Driving rivets mstantly and silently is the style in modern shipyards. Instead of a clattering hammer, a huge pair of pincers, &h.aped like a lobster's elaw and possessing a giant's strength, is used. Compressed air squeezes the jaws down upon the rivetrends, making short work of the task. The roassive t ;ol is hung from an overhead rigging, and is easily moved frotn one rivet to tlie next,