Pedestal mounted C-frame

A C-frame in combination with a pedestal, wherein the C-frame is configured for use in association with a fastener setting machine for setting a fastener in a workpiece, and is configured for selective use as either a suspended C-frame or a C-frame mounted in the pedestal, said C-frame comprising:

• a carrier head configured for holding a fastener;
• a driver configured for driving the fastener;
• an anvil for supporting the workpiece while the fastener is being set in the workpiece;
• and a C-frame body which is configured for selective engagement and disengagement with the pedestal, wherein the C-frame is configured for selective elective connection and disconnection with the pedestal.

A method of using a C-frame configured for use in association with a fastener setting machine for setting a fastener in a workpiece, and configured for selective use as either a suspended C-frame or a pedestal mounted C-frame, said method comprising:

• providing the C-frame wherein the C-frame comprises a carrier head configured for holding a fastener, a driver configured for driving the fastener, an anvil for supporting the workpiece while the fastener is being set in the workpiece, a C-frame body which in configured for selective engagement and disengagement with a pedestal, and buttons which are configured to operate the C-frame unless the C-frame body is engaged with the pedestal, said method further comprising suspending the C-frame from a balancer;
• engaging the C-frame with the pedestal;
• electrically connecting the C-frame to the pedestal;
• and operating the C-frame as the C-frame is engaged with the pedestal and as the C-frame is suspended from the balancer.