Members oldtimer Posted February 16, 2009 Members Report Posted February 16, 2009 OK guys, that's what I needed to know. Gonna order some 3/4" #14s from Weaver. So, I'll nip off about 1/8". Is that practical, or should I just order 1" rivets? Order a #14 size rivet setter too ! Quote "The gun fight at the O.K. corral was actually started by two saddlemakers sitting around a bottle of whiskey talking about saddle fitting"...
Members Daggrim Posted February 16, 2009 Members Report Posted February 16, 2009 OK gents, thanks again. So, what's the procedure? The washer slips over the rivet, then needs to be "set". How do you set it? Then you nip and peen (pien?) over the rivet. Then round off the dome. Which part does a setting tool do? Sorry for the dumb questions, but I'm in the dark...moving forward, but groping. Doug Quote
Bree Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 Here are some peening instructions http://www.forth-armoury.com/research/peen...een_a_rivet.htm http://www.cowboyway.com/HowTo/BlevinsBuckles4.htm It isn't hard to do. Get good nippers because it can be difficult to nip the rivet. Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Members Daggrim Posted February 16, 2009 Members Report Posted February 16, 2009 Oh, yeah! You have all been so patient and helpful. I feel like I'm ready to put some rubber on the road! I'll post some updates when I have something to show. Daggrim Quote
Hennessy Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 Oh, yeah! You have all been so patient and helpful. I feel like I'm ready to put some rubber on the road! I'll post some updates when I have something to show.Daggrim just a li'l sidebar ol chap,get a folgers coffee can,size [big]n throw yer snips of copper in th can,it'll help when you retire by then it'll be full and you can sell to scrap dealers.believe it or no i've filled three,got good return also pete Quote
mendedbowl Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 Bruce I’m interested in the Douglas set you mentioned. Where might I find one to purchase? Oh, and I like your anvil…I’ve been using an NC shoeing anvil for over 26 years. Bree thank you for the instruction links. My son is starting to make his own armor and he’ll enjoy looking at the forth armory site…too bad they’re out of business now ken Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted February 16, 2009 Moderator Report Posted February 16, 2009 Ken, I like the NC too. Easy to handle, heavy enough to do the job. I guess these guys like the new aluminum base anvils, but I expect this one will outlive me. You can get the rivet sets directly from Bob Douglas (307-737-2222) or from his daughter Vandy at Sheridan Leather Outfitters (307-834-8279). You can buy the three piece set, or the head domer individually. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
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