

The hand squeeze one usually won't get those set. The HD blind rivets need either a pneumatic or a two-handled tool to set. A little long doesn't hurt, but too short and you may not form the "head" on the inside, as you pictured above, (The flat-looking heads) and if not, the connection may be weakĪs far as the blind rivets, you can use a standard Harbor Freight rivet tool in most cases. Available in Brazier, Modified brazier and Universal head styles Use Large qty's Call us 84 Product wishlist Buck Rivet 3/16 X 3/8 Braz Head Hard 2117t-4 9.85 Buck Rivet 3/16 X 7/16 Braz Head Hard 2117t-4 9.85 Buck Rivet 3/16 X 1/2 Braz Head Hard 2117t-4 9. 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. In a pinch, you can always use a cutting wheel, but you want the rivet to be about 3/16" longer than the combined thickness of the materials you are fastening. Solid aluminum buck rivets for truck body and trailer panel replacement. : Buck Rivet Tool Mothers Day Deals 1-48 of 931 results for 'buck rivet tool' Results Price and other details may vary based on product size and color.

Maybe somebody else knows more about these than I do. Buy several lengths, as Dale suggests above. Nearly forgot to mention that the all aluminum would like much closer to a regular buck rivet when given a quick buff with a wheel. Nice!ĮDIT: Unfortunately, the links are dead, but a web search will quickly show the same parts.ĥ years ago, Dale and others helped me step into the world of solid rivets, and I very much appreciate their help! Look at my post asking for help here, from 5 years ago.

Dale gave great answers above with links and everything.
