DaleksInc Report post Posted November 27 When I use rivets and burrs in my projects, I tend to hammer the shanks down flush with the burr using a big ol' ball-and-peen hammer a relative acquired while working on the railroad. However, when I see rivets and burrs used in other people's projects, they usually seem to have barely domed the tip. Therefore, I am interested to hear y'all's thoughts on how much to hammer shanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted November 27 3 minutes ago, DaleksInc said: Therefore, I am interested to hear y'all's thoughts on how much to hammer shanks. I use a 8 oz hammer and a Weaver Rivet Burr Setter and Nipper Pliers. How I install a rivet and burr: i) I install the rivet of the appropriate length and size. ii) I install the burr with a Weaver Rivet Burr setter so it set so it compresses the leather slightly. I find the Weaver Rivet Burr setter much better then the cheap Chinese ones. As a note the Weaver is made with real metal that you hang it on magnetic strip, the Chinese one is some sort of metalish material that will not stick to a magnetic. iii) I cut the shank of the rivet with either a 8" Nipper Pliers for #12 rivets or a 10" Nipper Pliers for #9 rivets. The shank of the #9 is much thicker then the #12. The cutting head leaves the right amount of rivet shank above the burr. iv) Lastly I use the Weaver Rivet Burr setter to round the head of the shank. I rotate the Weaver Rivet Burr around the rivet shank as I hammer it. As long as the rivet is peened over the hole edge of the burr it should provide proper strength. Job done. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted November 27 it depends on the look you want they have been peened as well as domed with a tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted November 27 I do have a question bout rivets and can't seem to find the answer. Has anyone seen any info on how strong are rivets???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites