Removing Copper Rivets...not That I Need To.....duh

[Studio-N]

you just need a pair of undercutting pliers (i.e. dikes). I usually get underneath the washer on the flesh side to cut it off.

[Andrew Chee]

There's a much easier and cleaner way to do this.

Get something like a cutting board and drill a hole in it about the size of the rivet post head (and a tiny bit bigger). Place your piece on top of that so the washer side is up and the rivet post head is over the hole. Then take a drive punch about the size of the rivet post (a little smaller) and punch down on the post. Most of the time, the rivet will punch cleanly out and the leather will not be damaged.

I've tried the drilling thing and it just ruins the leather with the heat. This way is much cleaner and easier.

Andrew

[ramblinrovers]

you just need a pair of undercutting pliers (i.e. dikes). I usually get underneath the washer on the flesh side to cut it off.

They would have less leverage than a pair of nippers but yes that would work too, same concept.