double cap rivet but flat and solid

[Treesner]

does anyone make a double cap rivet thats easy to set however with a flat front and solid non hollow top like the tops of copper rivets. I basically want the appearance of the copper rivet but don't need the extreme hold and slow install time. 

 

[Rockoboy]

I don't think this is possible. The stem has to be tubular, as that is how the rivet is set.

If you place your work on a hard, smooth and flat surface, when you set the double cap rivet, the end result will be a flat cap on the bottom side. Turn your work over and gently tap the other side of the double cap rivet on the hard surface and then you have a flat head double cap rivet.

[Treesner]

On 8/11/2018 at 6:05 PM, Rockoboy said:

I don't think this is possible. The stem has to be tubular, as that is how the rivet is set.

If you place your work on a hard, smooth and flat surface, when you set the double cap rivet, the end result will be a flat cap on the bottom side. Turn your work over and gently tap the other side of the double cap rivet on the hard surface and then you have a flat head double cap rivet.

hmm do you think I could flatten it first before setting? 

the reason I'm looking for this is so that I can cut the edges off and turn the circle into a square 

[brmax]

How about using some chicago screws, in the same way. Squared

 

good day there

Floyd

[Rockoboy]

15 hours ago, Treesner said:

15 hours ago, Treesner said:

the reason I'm looking for this is so that I can cut the edges off and turn the circle into a square 

 

I don't believe this is possible with a double cap rivet. The cap of the rivet and the stem of the rivet on the male side are 2 separate pieces. I had to destroy some rivets to disassemble an item recently, and this is what I found.

[fredk]

44 minutes ago, Rockoboy said:

I don't believe this is possible with a double cap rivet. The cap of the rivet and the stem of the rivet on the male side are 2 separate pieces. I had to destroy some rivets to disassemble an item recently, and this is what I found.

double; I know you can't cut the edges and retain the integrity of the rivet head. Cutting off one part of the edge is one way I use to remove them.

The Chicago screws is the way I think. You can buy square ones from Chinese sellers on ebay

[fredk]

Found square head Chicago screws

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solid-Brass-Square-Head-Binding-Stud-Leather-Belt-Bag-Chicago-Screw-Nail-Rivet/152694517062?hash=item238d4d6d46:m:mjGLK7T9Mvki-qyv6zAuvxw

[KooperLee]

 

On 8/3/2018 at 7:22 AM, Treesner said:

does anyone make a double cap rivet thats easy to set however with a flat front and solid non hollow top like the tops of copper rivets. I basically want the appearance of the copper rivet but don't need the extreme hold and slow install time. 

 

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Hi Treesner, recently I launched my new designs - double-sided rivets on my site http://dot-gas.com/jeans_rivet_p1.html 
I do flat cap and convex cap for the moment, both available for size 8MM and 9.5MM, and they can go with tacks in 3 available lengths 6.5, 8 and 12MM. 
They are made from the high-grade brass material and designed for high-end products, a perfect combination of appearance and functionality.

Edited August 23, 2018 by KooperLee

[Treesner]

On 8/22/2018 at 8:59 PM, KooperLee said:

 

Hi Treesner, recently I launched my new designs - double-sided rivets on my site http://dot-gas.com/jeans_rivet_p1.html 
I do flat cap and convex cap for the moment, both available for size 8MM and 9.5MM, and they can go with tacks in 3 available lengths 6.5, 8 and 12MM. 
They are made from the high-grade brass material and designed for high-end products, a perfect combination of appearance and functionality.

thanks are flat ones hollow/ two pieces? basically I want to grind away material so that I can make a square instead of a circle but all the ones ive done ive found they are two pieces and fall apart when I grind them unlike the pure copper ones 

[bgl500]

On 8/22/2018 at 10:59 PM, KooperLee said:

These look fantastic and have been looking for rivets like this. Will certainly place an order.

Hi Treesner, recently I launched my new designs - double-sided rivets on my site http://dot-gas.com/jeans_rivet_p1.html 
I do flat cap and convex cap for the moment, both available for size 8MM and 9.5MM, and they can go with tacks in 3 available lengths 6.5, 8 and 12MM. 
They are made from the high-grade brass material and designed for high-end products, a perfect combination of appearance and functionality.