A step drill is the way to go. Its taken me far to long to learn this trick.
Possum3 said
08:48 AM Jul 7, 2023
Be aware that; if using a "step drill" to remove pop rivets that the resultant hole will no longer be suitable to replace pop rivets, as you will enlarge the hole - it is better to use a twist drill sized similar to the correct size of drill required for initially fitting the rivets.
The removed rivet flange will feed onto the drill bit, like a "collar" which can be removed from bit with pliers. Bit fussy but better job not damaging the original surface.
rgren2 said
09:09 AM Jul 7, 2023
Im not having any problems replacing the rivets.
Aus-Kiwi said
08:38 PM Jul 7, 2023
You only need to drill the the top off and punch them out ..Or use same size drill on hammer .
Dick0 said
05:43 PM Jul 10, 2023
Aus-Kiwi wrote:
You only need to drill the the top off and punch them out ..Or use same size drill on hammer .
Always did it that way. Drill the collar off and you are ready to re-rivet.
A step drill is the way to go. Its taken me far to long to learn this trick.
The removed rivet flange will feed onto the drill bit, like a "collar" which can be removed from bit with pliers. Bit fussy but better job not damaging the original surface.
Always did it that way. Drill the collar off and you are ready to re-rivet.