[modeleng] Re: Rivet Heads

Roger,

The method sent by Terry is the one I have always used.  Just snip off on
the inside and bash it with a hammer.  I have always got my 1/16" and 3/32"
copper rivets from Cole's Power Models in California, but I bet you have a
supplier over in Jolly Olde England that can supply what you need.  The
tender of my 4-4-0 American used 600 rivets and I was glad when that was
over with!

Jesse in Tennessee


> A little trial & error will soon show you Roger - you need roughly 1.5xdia
> but it varies a little from snap to snap. With a little practice you
should
> be able to poke a rivet in place, cant a pair of side cutters on way or
> t'other & snip it to perfect length
>
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> >     The latest little job involves some riveting.   I want to make some
> > neat looking round head (domed) riveting.
> >        Cheers,
> >
> >           Roger Mason,  in a wet and very windy St. Agnes.

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