Keep in mind that pop rivets are not a permanent solution, but they will keep the metal in place long enough to add a permanent solution.
Things You Will Need
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Choose the appropriate rivet size and capacity for the project--for example, 1/8-inch diameter and 1/2-inch capacity.
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Drill a 1/8-inch hole through one or more sheets of metal that need to be riveted (up to 1/2 inch thick).
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Insert a rivet into the hole. Place the rivet stem into the riveting tool. Pump the tool handle until the rivet "pops."
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Remove the rivet stem from the rivet and the riveting tool.
The Drip Cap
- A rivet is an easy, economical and permanent way to bind two or more sheets of metal together.
- The original rivet head is called the factory head, and the secondary head made after "popping" the rivet is called the shop head or the buck-tail.