Size of Rivets To Use???

werty316 · 30-September-06, 09:46 PM

As the title suggest I know you need to use rivets with a diameter of 1/8 but what length should I use to put a case back together?

GrandpaNoob72 · 30-September-06, 10:11 PM

Length shouldn't be an issue... As long as the rivets and the holes for them are the same size, when you pop them in and use the riveter, they should snug the pieces together just fine. At worst, you can use a washer either between the head or on the inside...

Lokie · 30-September-06, 10:17 PM

Well lets put a shameless plug here for DragonModz rivet replacement kits, and see what length they are....

Hehe Sorry, usually the length of a 1/4 of an inch works just fine. That will grip 1/16 to 1/8 of material.

ratchetfps · 02-October-06, 06:00 AM

I use 1/8 x 1/8 Aluminum. They come in steel too though. At home depot and lowes they sell packs with a bunch of different sizes for $10, although once you find a particular size you like they run out fast.

30-September-06, 09:46 PM		#1 (permalink)
werty316 Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Size of Rivets To Use??? As the title suggest I know you need to use rivets with a diameter of 1/8 but what length should I use to put a case back together?

30-September-06, 10:11 PM		#2 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	Re: Size of Rivets To Use??? Length shouldn't be an issue... As long as the rivets and the holes for them are the same size, when you pop them in and use the riveter, they should snug the pieces together just fine. At worst, you can use a washer either between the head or on the inside...

30-September-06, 10:17 PM		#3 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	Re: Size of Rivets To Use??? Well lets put a shameless plug here for DragonModz rivet replacement kits, and see what length they are.... Hehe Sorry, usually the length of a 1/4 of an inch works just fine. That will grip 1/16 to 1/8 of material.

02-October-06, 06:00 AM		#4 (permalink)
ratchetfps Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Re: Size of Rivets To Use??? I use 1/8 x 1/8 Aluminum. They come in steel too though. At home depot and lowes they sell packs with a bunch of different sizes for $10, although once you find a particular size you like they run out fast.

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