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Damn nice of you. I think you are going to be a popular guy! 
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Quoted from Monster_Bash:What length rivets get used the most?
I just bought a rivet press..trying to figure out the most common length rivets to buy
I use a lot of rivets. I "stock" 3/16", 13/64", 7/32", 1/4" and 5/16". Also you must have washers to use whenever you rivet against plastic (like bottom side of ramps and plastics). The Pinrestore rivet kit is a great place to start until you get comfortable with the lengths you will want to use.
I also have basically the same press as above which works great. However, there are times when due to the location of the rivet, you just can't do it on the press. Hanson Rivet sells a hand held rivet die. With this hand held die you simply place the rivet head against something sturdy (block of wood or my favorite...the jaw of my vise) and using this tool and a hammer, just pound until the rivet is properly rolled over. This tool is about 4" in length and really easy to use. In fact if you don't have a lot of riveting to do, this one tool might be all you need in your tool box. The one I use is the HT-174 shown in this link...
http://www.hansonrivet.com/hand-rivet-clinchers.htm
I think the current price for this hand tool is $25
As for Centerflank being so kind to do this, I think a little "tip" sent with your ramp would appropriate.
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