On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:44:34 -0700, NT wrote:

Another one to play with:


There are 2 main types of '''Rivet''' * Solid metal rivet, fitted by
hammering * blind hollow rivet

Most rivets used in DIY are the latter type. They're inserted using a
riveter. Access is only needed to one side of the hole.

==Blind rivets==
Riveters
* plier type, most common, squeeze the handles * lazy tongue, push/pull
action

Material
* Most rivets are aluminium
* Steel rivets are also available, but (why_not_used_much)

Size
* various widths
* asstd lengths, mainly standard and long * assortment packs are popular

Head types
* lost head - the head comes away
* the other one, leaves no hole

Removal:
* drill the rivet
* or cut the head off with flush cutting wirecutters


==Solid rivets==
Solid rivets are inserted into the hole and hammered flat, with the
workpiece resting on an anvil or similar. This is a much slower process
than blind riveting, and requires access to both sides of the hole. The
method has been in use for many centuries. These rivets are usually copper
or steel.

The final appearance is a flat disc or a domed head.


==See Also==
* [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]]
* [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]]



[[Category:Metal]]
[[Category:Fixings]]


NT
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Rivets are used with other materials, most commonly bifurcate rivets for
leather goods.

Cic.

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