They can be drilled out. When the stem snaps off there is a hole left behind. If you run a drill that is a little bigger than the original stem into that hole the rivet will come out in pieces, sometimes leaving some of it inside the thing you are taking apart.
Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Boyce, Ray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 5:59 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] pop rivets > Hi Rob > A pop blind rivet gun is an inexpensive and easy-to-operate tool that is > a welcome addition to any home tool kit. For repairing gutters, window > screens, > sheet metal pipe or any of the other light-gauge metal components around > the house, you'll quickly find it indispensable. > > A pop blind rivet gun looks something like a large pair of pliers. There > are two handles - one fixed and one movable - and a metal head with > interchangeable > riveting inserts that will accommodate different sizes of rivets. > > The pop blind rivet itself looks something like a nail with a flanged > metal sleeve over one end. In use, the gun pulls up on the "nail" end of > the rivet > - the shaft - causing the sleeve end, which is the actual rivet, to > expand and lock the two pieces of metal together. When the force being > exerted on the > rivet by its expansion exceeds the breaking point of the slender shaft, > the shaft snaps off and leaves the rivet in place. It's the distinctive > sound of > the shaft snapping away that gives the pop blind rivet its name. > > Unlike screws, pop blind rivets are permanent once they're installed. > They should not be used for joining parts that will need to be > disassembled again. > > How It's Used > > Pop blind rivets come in different lengths and diameters, depending on > what you want to rivet. Because the rivet will only expand so far before > snapping, > you need to make sure that you select a length that is compatible with > the combined thickness of the pieces you are joining - a chart that > accompanies > the rivets helps you with the selection. The rivets are also available > in both steel and aluminum, allowing you to select one that's compatible > with the > type of metal you wish to join. > > First, align and temporarily clamp the two pieces of metal to be joined. > Using the drill bit selection guide supplied with the rivets, drill a > hole of the > proper diameter through both pieces. > > Next, select the insert that corresponds to the diameter of the rivet > you're using, and insert it into the rivet gun. Insert the pop rivet > into the hole > in the metal being joined until the flange is completely up against the > surface, then slip the gun over the shaft end of the rivet. If it's > easier, you > can also do this in the reverse order by putting the rivet into the gun > first. > > Squeeze the handles on the gun gently to begin putting pressure on the > rivet, and double check that everything is aligned how you want it. > Remember - pop > blind rivets are not designed to be removable. Once the rivet is > installed, the only way to get it out again is to drill out the core of > the rivet or grind > off the head on one side so that the rivet can be driven out. > > Continue to squeeze the handles firmly as the rivet expands in the hole. > You will see the metal draw together as the end of the rivet opposite > the flange > continues to flatten out and enlarge. After a couple of squeezes on the > handle the rivet will be fully expanded, and the shaft will snap off > from the rivet > and remain in the gun. Finally, pull the shaft out of the gun and > discard it, and you're ready to install another rivet. > > Pop blind rivet guns and replacement rivets are sold in home centers, > hardware stores, and many other retail outlets. For your initial > purchase, look for > a complete kit that contains the gun, inserts, insert wrench, and a > selection of rivets. If you have a lot of similar riveting to do - > installing a gutter > system, for example - you can purchase rivets of the same size by the > box. To have handy in your toolbox, however, your best bet is to buy a > rivet selection > that includes several sizes in both aluminum and steel. > > The rivet gun will come with complete instructions, and they need to be > followed carefully. Also, you should always wear eye protection and > follow any other > safety precautions recommended by the manufacturer. > > ________________________________ > > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor > Sent: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 08:50 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] pop rivets > > > > Hi, could some one till me how much a pop rivet gun would cost and how > hard are they to use?? Also how thick of metal can they rivet together?? > THANKS ROB > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > ********************************************************************** > This message and its attachments may contain legally > privileged or confidential information. If you are not the > intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the > information contained in it. 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