E.c. Stearns & Co. Harness Rivet Press Question

[cgleathercraft]

Any idea what rivets I need for this setter? I did some research online and all I could find was that it was a Harness Rivet Setter.

By the looks of the post it look like tubular rivets???

[Hillbilly tim]

I like this one. Looks like it make do two different steps or two different style/sizes at a time. It does look like other tubular dies i have seen.

Bro Timothy

[cgleathercraft]

I have some tubular rivets on the way. Thought it was worth trying for $7. the opposite end needs a little work tho. part of it has been rounded off from what looks like excessive force with repeated heavy use. I'll file it down a little to smooth it over. I'll skip the grinding wheel tho, don't want to damage the strength if I don't have to.

[Itch]

Looking at the anvil in the second photo.. We use a different setter but with the same anvil. The rivet that we use looks like a tubular rivet but is solid halfway up from the head and a flat washer is also used..Hope this helps you out..

[cgleathercraft]

Ugh, i was wiping off the dust and grime and found a hairline crack at the base. It can be seen about 1/3 of the way from the right in the picture. Looks like I will only be using this for very light duty applications.

[bgentle]

I guess that this is to late to ask but did you find the right rivets to use with your press? I have one just like yours and was wondering what rivets to use myself.

[cgleathercraft]

Nope. The anvil looks to take some form of tubular rivet. However the post on mine is worn at an angle and would most likely damage or set a rivet incorrectly. I haven't taken the time to repair it. Therefore, no research into what rivets I (we) need. Sorry!