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Author:  freonjohn [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:25 pm ]
Post subject:  installing solid rivets ??

fixing to modify a riveted boat and will need to remove some rivets and install new rivets(roughly 40 total). i want to use domed head solid rivets but not sure of the tools i need.

due to the number of rivets that need to be done i want to buy the right tools to fix it properly.

anybody got any advise?

Author:  Sko [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  installing solid rivets ??

Air hammer on the bottom. 2lb hammer on top

Author:  freonjohn [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: installing solid rivets ??

do i need a concave die for the head of the rivet?

Author:  Sko [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  installing solid rivets ??

When put them in my airboats. We just use a air hammer with a flat tool on it with the boat flipped over. Some body on top with air hammer. Some body underneath with 2 lb hammer or bigger holding backup while you hammer from top

Author:  Tenpoint [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: installing solid rivets ??

My god sko. Your avatar is awesome.

Author:  Sko [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:13 pm ]
Post subject:  installing solid rivets ??

That is my third wife. Lol

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