Treesner Report post Posted August 2, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted August 12, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treesner Report post Posted August 14, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted August 15, 2018 How about using some chicago screws, in the same way. Squared good day there Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted August 15, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted August 15, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted August 15, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KooperLee Report post Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 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. 4 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treesner Report post Posted September 28, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgl500 Report post Posted October 2, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWH19 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 Hey Everyone! Actually working to develop a flat cap rivet as we speak and stumbled on this post! Have a look at the image below. Let me know your thoughts?! Thanks. Hugh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted November 8, 2018 12 hours ago, HWH19 said: Let me know your thoughts?! I like the look. I would buy them in chrome, brass and black if they were available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treesner Report post Posted January 3, 2019 On 11/7/2018 at 5:55 PM, HWH19 said: Hey Everyone! Actually working to develop a flat cap rivet as we speak and stumbled on this post! Have a look at the image below. Let me know your thoughts?! Thanks. Hugh are these solid or normal style where the metal is folded? I want solid so I can cut off the edges and make square. maybe you could just make me some square double cap rivets?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treesner Report post Posted January 3, 2019 On 8/15/2018 at 1:38 PM, fredk said: 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 thanks do you think I could like rivet them over some how or use a post of a double cap rivet to do the backside? I've tested Chicago screw in my application and they loosen over time and fall out from the rough conditions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treesner Report post Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) found these square ones, would be nice if both sides were square though https://www.etsy.com/listing/636181833/100sets-double-cap-rivets3810mmsilver?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=square+double+cap+rivet&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&organic_search_click=1 Edited January 3, 2019 by Treesner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeneH Report post Posted February 27, 2019 On 1/2/2019 at 6:23 PM, Treesner said: found these square ones, would be nice if both sides were square though https://www.etsy.com/listing/636181833/100sets-double-cap-rivets3810mmsilver?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=square+double+cap+rivet&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&organic_search_click=1 I took a closer look and you can see the round rivet under a square mask. Possible maybe to swap some masks to the other side? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treesner Report post Posted February 27, 2019 3 hours ago, GeneH said: I took a closer look and you can see the round rivet under a square mask. Possible maybe to swap some masks to the other side? good eye I'll try that out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted March 2, 2019 If you don’t use the setter and domed anvil just a flat anvil and flat faced hammer you can get flat double cap rivets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treesner Report post Posted March 6, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 5:24 PM, Mattsbagger said: If you don’t use the setter and domed anvil just a flat anvil and flat faced hammer you can get flat double cap rivets. thanks mainly I was trying to find solid double cap rivets so I could cut them to be square Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
