Which rivet for center support?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which rivet for center support?

Posted: 4/3/2006 1:41:53 PM EDT

I can't stand the Tapco rivets sets and refuse to use another set. I want to use the rivets from the EE but need to know if a standard long rivet will work as the center support rivet?

thanks,
Ron

Posted: 4/3/2006 1:48:46 PM EDT

[#1]

---- wondering the same thing myself

Posted: 4/3/2006 2:34:39 PM EDT

[#2]

You mean a trunion rivet? If so, it will be too thick. Also, the head will need to be worked down to clear the selector.

Posted: 4/3/2006 2:34:45 PM EDT

[#3]

yep its just a 5/32 rivet

its not standard for the rear but it is a standard size
might have to mod the head alittle but nothan big

Posted: 4/3/2006 3:05:56 PM EDT

[#4]

Sounds like I can just take the standard rear trunion long rivet and chuck it up in the drill press and file to fit.....

thanks,
Ron

Posted: 4/3/2006 4:36:44 PM EDT

[#5]

Very good luck with the ones from K-Var. AK Builder has some that appear authentic. www.k-var.com/shop/home.php?cat=314 And ak-builder.com/ak/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=22

Posted: 4/3/2006 6:48:18 PM EDT

[#6]

how many do u need??? i have some that work great......5/32 1.5 inch long AND they have a rounded head like the other rivets, just hammer flat on the selector side

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which rivet for center support?

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