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Posted: 3/31/2015 9:26:06 PM EDT
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I'd rather not have to spend $40.00 on the staking tool, is there any way to use a C Clamp and something else to get it done clean? Why not use a roll pin punch with the head of the rivet properly backed up on a piece of steel (think anvil). |
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Posted: 3/31/2015 9:36:57 PM EDT
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I think someone told me they used a BB to flare it. Not sure how well it worked.
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Posted: 3/31/2015 9:39:46 PM EDT
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I use a big nail set. Works great
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Posted: 3/31/2015 9:45:49 PM EDT
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here you go... won't look as purdy but it works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eiZlxeIAik |
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Posted: 4/2/2015 7:14:34 AM EDT
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Thanks.
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Posted: 4/2/2015 10:53:16 AM EDT
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I also used a large nail set back by a small bench top vise as an anvil. worked great.
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Posted: 4/2/2015 3:24:12 PM EDT
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The metal is much softer than I expected and I ended up splitting the side a bit. I think I used a bb, and then a big punch
It's a dollar for a replacement if it doesn't turn out. |
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Posted: 4/2/2015 11:46:29 PM EDT
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Why not use a roll pin punch with the head of the rivet properly backed up on a piece of steel (think anvil). Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd rather not have to spend $40.00 on the staking tool, is there any way to use a C Clamp and something else to get it done clean? Why not use a roll pin punch with the head of the rivet properly backed up on a piece of steel (think anvil). Instead of F'ing up a roll pin punch... you could use the thicker, pointed-tip 'starter' type. |
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Posted: 4/3/2015 12:12:03 AM EDT
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Instead of F'ing up a roll pin punch... you could use the thicker, pointed-tip 'starter' type. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd rather not have to spend $40.00 on the staking tool, is there any way to use a C Clamp and something else to get it done clean? Why not use a roll pin punch with the head of the rivet properly backed up on a piece of steel (think anvil). Instead of F'ing up a roll pin punch... you could use the thicker, pointed-tip 'starter' type. That's what I used and it came out excellent. Thanks. |
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Posted: 4/3/2015 12:34:42 AM EDT
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I'm trying to do the exact same thing, I'm trying to get as close to "factory" as possible.
Previous posts have recommended these tools: http://www.hansonrivet.com/hand-rivet-clinchers.htm (1/8") http://www.hansonrivet.com/riveting-squeezer-dies.htm But I can't figure out how they hell you're supposed to use them without some sort of C-clamp rig. When you did this, how did you support the head of the rivet? |
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Posted: 4/3/2015 2:09:43 AM EDT
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I'm trying to do the exact same thing, I'm trying to get as close to "factory" as possible. Previous posts have recommended these tools: http://www.hansonrivet.com/hand-rivet-clinchers.htm (1/8") http://www.hansonrivet.com/riveting-squeezer-dies.htm But I can't figure out how they hell you're supposed to use them without some sort of C-clamp rig. When you did this, how did you support the head of the rivet? I used the flat portion of my vise, a 3/8 set punch then turned it over and used the large head to cover the area being bent over and tapped it slowly down making sure it didn't split while seating it. |
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Posted: 4/3/2015 8:46:08 AM EDT
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Instead of F'ing up a roll pin punch... you could use the thicker, pointed-tip 'starter' type. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd rather not have to spend $40.00 on the staking tool, is there any way to use a C Clamp and something else to get it done clean? Why not use a roll pin punch with the head of the rivet properly backed up on a piece of steel (think anvil). Instead of F'ing up a roll pin punch... you could use the thicker, pointed-tip 'starter' type. The "starter type" is exactly what you would fuk up....it's a hollow tube. A normal roll pin punch of the correct size for the rivet is a pretty stout punch and the center "nub" on such a punch will help you stay centered on the rivet. Lacking the special tool or the special punch, this is the best substitute. No, you don't want to fuk up a roll pin starter punch....use these only for starting roll pins and then switch to the normal roll pin punch to finish. |
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Posted: 4/3/2015 9:31:47 AM EDT
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I used the flat portion of my vise, a 3/8 set punch then turned it over and used the large head to cover the area being bent over and tapped it slowly down making sure it didn't split while seating it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm trying to do the exact same thing, I'm trying to get as close to "factory" as possible. Previous posts have recommended these tools: http://www.hansonrivet.com/hand-rivet-clinchers.htm (1/8") http://www.hansonrivet.com/riveting-squeezer-dies.htm But I can't figure out how they hell you're supposed to use them without some sort of C-clamp rig. When you did this, how did you support the head of the rivet? I used the flat portion of my vise, a 3/8 set punch then turned it over and used the large head to cover the area being bent over and tapped it slowly down making sure it didn't split while seating it. The anvil? You just held the upper in place? Did the rivet head get damaged? |
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Posted: 4/3/2015 2:06:41 PM EDT
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The anvil? You just held the upper in place? Did the rivet head get damaged? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm trying to do the exact same thing, I'm trying to get as close to "factory" as possible. Previous posts have recommended these tools: http://www.hansonrivet.com/hand-rivet-clinchers.htm (1/8") http://www.hansonrivet.com/riveting-squeezer-dies.htm But I can't figure out how they hell you're supposed to use them without some sort of C-clamp rig. When you did this, how did you support the head of the rivet? I used the flat portion of my vise, a 3/8 set punch then turned it over and used the large head to cover the area being bent over and tapped it slowly down making sure it didn't split while seating it. The anvil? You just held the upper in place? Did the rivet head get damaged? Yes, the anvil. To keep the rivot head from sliding around. I put masking tape on it so it would't scratch and it came out just fine. |
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