Jiffy Rivets

[wlg190861]

I bought some jiffy rivets the other day 7/16 th shaft solid brass an when I try to set them they,( the caps ) just smash in. I am using a rubber mallet. Is that the wrong hammer to use or are jiffy rivets just that cheap. What am I doing wrong ?

[wlg190861]

I bought some jiffy rivets the other day 7/16 th shaft solid brass an when I try to set them they,( the caps ) just smash in. I am using a rubber mallet. Is that the wrong hammer to use or are jiffy rivets just that cheap. What am I doing wrong ?

I think I found the problem. I think the rivet shaft length is to long. I am trying to set them in 7/8 oz strap. I think I am going to have to get a shorter shaft length for this leather. Am I on the right track or do you recommend I use a different brand rivet. I am using the rivets for attaching the buckle end of the belts, are they strong enough ?

[Colt W Knight]

Do you have the anvil and setter tool?

[wlg190861]

Do you have the anvil and setter tool?

No: The catalog said just hammer to set ( Jiffy rivets only )

[Colt W Knight]

I use a concave setter and anvil that support the heads on those jiffy rivets.

[TinkerTailor]

A steel hammer is needed. The rubber hammer will allow the head to move around more. A steel flat faced hammer, on a solid metal anvil surface will set them basically flush with the surface. The other thing to ensure is the hole is slightly smaller than the rivet shaft. I punch mine small and jam a round awl in to stretch it to insert the rivet. If the shaft is tight in the hole, it is less likely to move around and bend. Jiffy rivets work good with the post end level or just above the surface. If i can't push the cap flush with the leather its is too long, and if i can't feel the tip above the surface, it is too short.