Randatso Report post Posted January 16, 2019 I just got some exciting new rivets but looking at them I'm not sure exactly what to use to set them. The ones I am having the most confusion about is some round pyramid ones. All of the setting tools I have are either domed or flat. Also got some resin ones and fake diamond ones that I'm afraid might break using normal methods. Any hints there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted January 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Randatso said: Any hints there? You will be more likely to get help if you can post some pics of the rivets in question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackJoe Report post Posted March 25, 2019 Lay them pyramid side down on a piece of scrap leather then set them with your hammer. The scrap leather will give a little and won’t damage the rivet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted March 25, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 1:07 PM, Randatso said: I just got some exciting new rivets but looking at them I'm not sure exactly what to use to set them. The ones I am having the most confusion about is some round pyramid ones. All of the setting tools I have are either domed or flat. Also got some resin ones and fake diamond ones that I'm afraid might break using normal methods. Any hints there? In the past I have lathed down a piece of nylon 1" rod to fit my press and the give in it works alright. Nowdays I'd probably just print them in the 3D printer which would allow me a few more various shapes/dome sizes etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted March 25, 2019 Just to be sure I am talking about rivets like the red glass ones in these pictures below Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
