tubular rivets or quick-rivets

[TZHunter]

I have not used tubular rivets much, but have now learned that they are surely stronger than the quick-rivets. But I want the "splashed" side to look nicer, so I've ordered some caps also. How are these caps attached? Are they just hammered on? I currently just use a hammer/mallet and the simple Tandy tube rivet splasher to set the rivet, but wanted to know if another tool is needed to attach the cap. Thanks!

[JohnD]

Tandy also sells a kit to install tubular rivets with caps. Actually the same setup used for the quick-rivets should work, if I'm thinking of the right thing.

This kit should cover it http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/product...?number=8105-00 Hope this helps,

John

[esantoro]

That tandy set won't do it.

Just use a hammer. Put a thin piece of scrap leather between the rivet dome head and the anvil/hard steel surface.

[Michael Sheldon]

And a third opinion.

Get a rivet press and save yourself a whole lot of grief. A Rex riveter costs around $50, and will set the caps on the rivets precisely every time.

[TZHunter]

Thanks to all! Where's the best place to get the Rex riveter (I need to order online). Do you need an additional attachment to do the splash and/or caps? I've seen some older used ones on ebay, but was afraid they wouldn't have all the attachments (if needed) to do the splash and caps.

[esantoro]

I have a rex riveter and it seems to be useful only for the single cap rapid rivets that are easy to press together. I can't imagine a rex working with solid tubular rivets that require some force.

Ed