CFM Frodo Posted February 5, 2022 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2022 Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 5, 2022 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2022 much easier and safer than the drill method Thanks!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Spyros Posted February 5, 2022 Members Report Posted February 5, 2022 To be fair, you did kinda murdered that leather around the hole a little bit LOL Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 5, 2022 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2022 22 minutes ago, Spyros said: To be fair, you did kinda murdered that leather around the hole a little bit LOL not as bad as when your drill bit slips off the rivet. This is a good topic to converse indeed, Anyone have a better method? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted February 5, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted February 5, 2022 Sometimes I hammer a nail pinch down into the centre, but even if I do or not, I wiggle a pair of fine electrical wire cutters between the leather and rivet head and cut the stem with the cutters Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM tsunkasapa Posted February 5, 2022 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2022 I use my Dremel with a small grinding bit. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
toxo Posted February 5, 2022 Report Posted February 5, 2022 I had to do this yesterday. The best way by far is to center punch the middle of the rivet and use a drill bit the same size as the rivet shank. Quick, clean and simple. The trick is not to press too much else the top part will spin with the drill bit but even then a pair of pliers will suffice to hold it whilst you finish drilling. If done right the rivet will come apart on it's own with no damage to the leather and the hole is no bigger than when you started. Quote
Members Spyros Posted February 5, 2022 Members Report Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said: not as bad as when your drill bit slips off the rivet. This is a good topic to converse indeed, Anyone have a better method? Spring loaded center punch before drilling anything metal. Always. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 5, 2022 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2022 42 minutes ago, Spyros said: Spring loaded center punch before drilling anything metal. Always. I good rivet remover is what the leather world needs! watch the video if you use a standard center punch you don't need the drill. LOL Problem isn't with a center punched start its with a spinning rivet. I was just saying not arguing. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 5, 2022 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2022 51 minutes ago, toxo said: I had to do this yesterday. The best way by far is to center punch the middle of the rivet and use a drill bit the same size as the rivet shank. Quick, clean and simple. The trick is not to press too much else the top part will spin with the drill bit but even then a pair of pliers will suffice to hold it whilst you finish drilling. If done right the rivet will come apart on it's own with no damage to the leather and the hole is no bigger than when you started. my standard way of doing it, done it many times also lol. "If done right" doesn't always coincide with murphys law . As you well know friend the old spinning rivet head is the main problem. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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