ruthless Report post Posted March 15, 2009 I have another question! When I'm riveting collars I find it hard to get the rivets straight. I always measure carefully, but somehow they always end up crooked Is there any kind of template you can get or tricks of the trade to help me get them straight every time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) your rivets are probably too long. try the next size shorter.post should be 1/16 " above the leather. Edited March 15, 2009 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthless Report post Posted March 16, 2009 I'm not sure that's the problem, but I'll keep it in mind, thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted March 16, 2009 Are you whacking the hell out of them, or are you tapping gently? Other than them being too long (which would be my bet too), hitting them too hard would be my next guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthless Report post Posted March 16, 2009 Nope, tapping gently. Maybe I'm punching too big holes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted March 16, 2009 Try making the post flush with the leather or not more than 1/32" higher than the hole. Experiment with some scrap leather. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
