Can a pop Riveter be too big or too small?
A hole that is slightly too large will cause the rivet to be ineffective, and a hole that is too small can actually cause damage the material you are using as well as the rivet. Many people misjudge the size of the rivet that needs to be used. The size of the rivet you use depends on the weight it needs to handle.
What’s the best way to remove a pop rivet?
When removing a rivet you will be destroying it permanently, as there is no way to re-use a rivet. The easiest way to remove a pop rivet is to drill it out. Select a drill bit that is smaller than the hole which your rivet is positioned in. This will ensure that it doesn’t remove any unnecessary material from your work pieces.
Where is the flare on a pop rivet?
The action of pulling the mandrel through the tube of the rivet flares out the “blind” side of the rivet, which is on the other side of the work pieces. This flaring action binds the two work pieces between the rivet head and the flared blind end.
Do you need to use blind rivets with pop?
The ability to set POP ® blind rivets without the need for access at the back of the work piece makes their use mandatory in many instances. Their many additional advantages also make them the logical choice in numerous applications where the blind rivet setting feature is not of primary importance.
What’s the best way to pop a rivet?
The “nub” end of the rivet will be pointing away from the gun. Firmly press your rivet into the pre-drilled hole, with the nub completely clearing the hole. Pull on the gun’s trigger to pull the mandrel through. This will lock your rivet in place. The mandrel can be thrown away after you’re done.
The action of pulling the mandrel through the tube of the rivet flares out the “blind” side of the rivet, which is on the other side of the work pieces. This flaring action binds the two work pieces between the rivet head and the flared blind end.
Can a pop rivet be used in a blind setting?
Pop rivets can fasten wood, metals, and even plastic in a blind setting on a range of projects. At home, for example, gutter construction often uses nails, which aren’t always an effective fastener because of the weight of water and other materials that can get stuck in the gutter.
How does a riveter hold a mandrel in place?
A riveter is then used to pull the mandrel back while holding the rivet in place. As the mandrel is pulled back, it deforms the rivet by pushing the sides outward until the mandrel snaps. This is what forms the expanded back side of the rivet, ultimately holding the materials together.