Members Silverd Posted March 7, 2023 Author Members Report Posted March 7, 2023 On 2/28/2023 at 7:33 PM, RockingRA said: I have to remove rivets of all kinds from a fair amount of repair work brought in by customers. I have found that end cutting pliers work really well for most rivets. It is very easy to work the edges under a cap and squeeze! Doesn't the process mark up the surrounding area? Silverd Quote
PastorBob Posted March 7, 2023 Report Posted March 7, 2023 I also use the side cutter method for double capped rivets. Otherwise, I will drill out the head with a drill bit after center punching. Typically one side of the rivet is not exposed and if you remove the rivet from that side, even if you leave a few marks, it won't be seen. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members doubleh Posted March 7, 2023 Members Report Posted March 7, 2023 It depends. I use the end nippers some and other times grab the head of the rivet with a pair of parallel jawed pilers and drill out the back side. The nippers can sometimes leave a mark. Nippers are fast way. Quote
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