C frame

In Van's instructions at times they say to use a "C" frame and hammer to make a crisp dimple rather than a squeezer. Anyone know if a DRDT-2 gives the same results as a "C" frame and hammer?
Also just wandering what the letters DRDT stand for?
Thanks Ron

DRDT

I have used all three methods; C frame, DRDT and squeezer. I did not purchase my DRDT until I was working on the fuselage. I wish I had bought it when I bought my empennage kit. From my experience when handling large sheets it is easier to get consistent dimples with the DRDT. Having said that, there are / were times the pneumatic squeezer was just the right tool for dimpling.

I can not image going back to the C frame. I am sure others will disagree.

Ron B. said:

Also just wandering what the letters DRDT stand for?
Thanks Ron

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Deep Reaching Dimpling Tool

Best,

Jim

Thanks guys, I've always used the deep reach dimpling tool and will continue doing so.
Ron