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Jalopy Tin · 04-21-2012, 10:26 AM

I'm going to do some hot riveting today and have all necessary items but can't remember how much the rivet shall stand out, to build a perfect head. I believe it's 1,5 x diameter but i'm not sure. Please guide me.
/Tom

racemo · 04-21-2012, 03:00 PM

That's correct, one and a half times rivit shank.
Good luck!

Jalopy Tin · 04-22-2012, 01:29 AM

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Thanks racemo, i will soon post some pics of my project

04-21-2012, 10:26 AM	#1
Jalopy Tin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 106	Hot riveting I'm going to do some hot riveting today and have all necessary items but can't remember how much the rivet shall stand out, to build a perfect head. I believe it's 1,5 x diameter but i'm not sure. Please guide me. /Tom

04-21-2012, 03:00 PM	#2
racemo Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 97	Re: Hot riveting That's correct, one and a half times rivit shank. Good luck! __________________ Racemo Dearborn Hts., MI

04-22-2012, 01:29 AM	#3
Jalopy Tin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 106	Re: Hot riveting Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks racemo, i will soon post some pics of my project