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A rivetting conversation. Talk about rivets and rivet tools.

By EvanDickson

2 years ago


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    #7 2 years ago

    The tool you listed isn't going to work unless you can find squeezer inserts to fit it....which I doubt exist. I've put many flaps on with one of these: HT-174 Hand Rivet Clincher for 1/8" Diameter Tubular Rivets. Designed to BE Used in Conjunction with A Hammer to Clinch/ROLL Tubular Rivets. (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089745YZK/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_88G0HN0R6DWANM28PHZ1

    Just make sure you support the rivet head with a block of metal or a piece of hardwood, and use a backup washer behind it.

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    #18 2 years ago

    Avoid steel rivets if you can. Nickel plated brass is the way to go, and far easier to clinch. As for the block of wood...it needs to be a very hard wood. I have a block of steel with adhesive felt on it, and they works well. You need a solid surface to work from as well. I usually just do it in my concrete garage floor.

    #22 2 years ago
    Quoted from EvanDickson:

    Holy crap. Maybe those are the magic words ("nickel plated brass"). I've been working with the ones I got with the pinbits pressless rivet kit, and the ones I got with the c-clamp pictured above. They're very tough so must be pure steel. I'll have a look for nickel plated brass and try again, thanks for the pro tip!

    Shipping might be costly to Canada but I have them. I am waiting for some sizes which are currently backordered, but the most common sizes I am well stocked in. https://rampomatic.com/collections/hardware

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