Tgrlily Report post Posted January 5, 2014 I hope someone can help me! I didn't realize that the rivets I purchased (9) were larger than the ones I usually buy (12). I don't use them very often, but the client wanted copper accents. I now have one rivet with the rivet setter firmly attached! Of course this is a very custom piece --57 emails worth of customizing-- and I don't want to lose the straps or the side of the bag trying to fix my moronic mistake! How can I remove the setter which is jammed onto the rivet without destroying the leather????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted January 5, 2014 maybe drill it out from the back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgrlily Report post Posted January 5, 2014 It's not a hollow rivet. Will that work? I've been trying to get something to pry it up, but it won't budge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted January 5, 2014 should work if you start with a small bit and are careful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted January 5, 2014 maybe drill it out from the back? That is what I would do. If not a drill use a dremel and grind out the center of the rivet and the head will pop off like washer. Just go slow and easy. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgrlily Report post Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks, Guys! My husband somehow managed to pop it off without destroying the bag. I couldn't even watch! Then he drilled out the hole in the setter, so I can use it with these rivets. WHEW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
