lewis
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| posted on 22/4/12 at 09:07 AM |
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Which rivets?
Hi all,what size pop rivets to use for attaching parts to the chassis ie p clips,floor panels etc,also where's the best place to buy them from?
I will be investing in a air rivet gun to make life a little eaiser.
I am a driving god!..........sort of
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 22/4/12 at 10:16 AM |
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Stainless sealed blind rivits if you can pay the money.
Ali will do but the corrosion can be a problem later on
Get a range of 3 4 5 mm
Four does most and use a 4.2 drill buy them in a ten pack from a industrial supplier like Cromwell rather than B&Q half odds chocolate tools
[Edited on 22-4-12 by mangogrooveworkshop]
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lewis
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| posted on 22/4/12 at 10:34 AM |
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Thankyou! I'll do some research.
I am a driving god!..........sort of
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T66
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| posted on 22/4/12 at 10:44 AM |
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Im about the buy a supply in, but who does the best price ?
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iank
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| posted on 22/4/12 at 10:48 AM |
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If you already have good quality imperial drills note that 3.2 and 4.8mm are closer than accidental to 1/8" and 3/16" 
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Theshed
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| posted on 22/4/12 at 11:14 AM |
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If you really want "the best" then you might try "Cherrymax" rivets. These are aircraft grade but do not require any special
tooling. They are a locking rivet and are far less prone to coming loose. You have to be very careful to get the right grip length. 5-2 (5/33"
and 4-2 (1/8" are very useful gripping 2-3mm. You can always find them on e-bay at around £10 for 100 - the part number will tell you the
material but I think that aluminium with a Stainless (Cres) stem is best unless you are really worried about strength.
You will always need to debur holes if you do not want the rivets to come loose.
I have in excess of 4000 rivets in my build!
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