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Got tired of rivets becoming scarcer and scarcer around here, so made a rivet set. Forget about it at the box stores, and even the industrial supplies have to order 'em half the time. New Edge style header, cupping tool, snap set. Some new ball punches to make same.

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Nice work Ben. Now.....how about you demo the rivet making process for us noobs that aren't sure what they are looking at?  :wacko:

Edited by jwilson645
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Upset end of rod a little in the vise, stick in header (one w the holes.) Upset more, put snap set (round one with the divot.) on top, then round the head.

Cut to length, put it in whatever work you're making, the finished one sets in cupping tool so it doesn't get flattened (long bar w divots). Upset the unfinished end slightly and round with snap set.

You don't get to watch until I get better...Also, swapping out my poor busted vise. :(

Edited by Nobody Special

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