BeltFanDan Report post Posted October 5, 2008 Is there a good instructional guide or youtube video on how to use Tandy's rapid rivets? As usual I'm having trouble. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Not that I know of. What is the problem that you're having? Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Even though they're just rapid rivets, get at least a two pound mallet. At first it won't seem that such rivets need a heavy mallet, but with a heavy mallet the initial smack makes a much better fit. ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted October 6, 2008 I was taught this tip by a Tandy manager several years ago. It has worked well for me. The tip should just protrude from the leather. Forget the domed setter for now. I set the piece on a small bench anvil. I use a normal ballpeen or regular hammer - usually a 16 oz is handiest on my bench. A good smack or two sets it. If I want a "dome", then I grab the domed setter and dome both sides (I use the double capped rivets) after the rivet is set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted October 6, 2008 I wouldn't use an anvil lighter than 12 lbs or so. ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
