![]() ![]() To distinguish between the two ends of the rivet, the original head is called the factory head and the deformed end is called the shop head or buck-tail.īecause there is effectively a head on each end of an installed rivet, it can support tension loads. In other words, the pounding or pulling creates a new “head” on the tail end by smashing the “tail” material flatter, resulting in a rivet that is roughly a dumbbell shape. On installation, the rivet is placed in a punched or drilled hole, and the tail is upset or bucked (i.e., deformed), so that it expands to about 1.5 times the original shaft diameter, holding the rivet in place. Rivets are used to join large structural members, small electronic assemblies, and just about any manner of part falling between these extremes. A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener consisting of a head at one end and a cylindrical stem at the other end (called the tail) which has the appearance of a metal pin. It looks like Chicago screws and tubular rivets it is. I can get solid steel, titanium, or aluminum rivets from Rapid Rivet, but they don't respond to my e-mails well, so they haven't told me if they also sell washers that will fit them, and I suspect they have a minimum order requirement that I wouldn't be able to meet. It turns out that my brother was wrong-they have steel pop rivets and copper burr rivets, and he mixed the two in his head when I asked about them. ![]() I know I'm too paranoid, and probably too picky, but I figured that it couldn't hurt to see if those were out there. I know that steel will turn the leather black, but that's what my batch of vinegaroon is for-I don't mind brass on brown leather, but I prefer nickel-colored metals on black. I don't have anything against using something that's brass, I'm just a fan of silvery colors rather than gold, so nickel-plated works just fine. And yes, I was planning on using them for belts, but I have a particular kind in mind-a sort of ring-cinch belt, which by its design seems like it would put a bit more stress on the stitching or rivets holding the ring on. I know I could use LocTite or JB Weld, but I'm still paranoid. Really the only reason I don't use Chicago screws is that I'm paranoid about anything that screws in-I'm always afraid they will come loose. Thanks! I may have to go take a look, then. ![]() still wondering what you are actually using the rivets for? and aluminium flakes off so it looks like the leather has a lot of grey junk on it. if you use steel if they get wet they will turn the leather black. now if you are doing special belts and are looking for somthing different to put on the belts perhaps Ohio Travel bag would have something that you would like. I am really confused why or what paticurly are you riviting? if you are putting in a buckle why not just use chicago screws? they are crome plated, or come in brass. ![]()
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