Rivets
 

Rivets

Started by Tikvah, June 14, 2011, 06:47:24 AM

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Tikvah

Okay, I'll be skinning my coach soon.  I need some rivets to go though both aluminum and steel.  The depth will vary on the number of thicknesses and materials I'm going through.  I need to decide what rivet to buy. 

Suggestions?
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luvrbus

Use the Byler Rivet Co that advertizes here on the board they will take the guess work out of it there will be so many different answers for you here it will get confusing lol 

good luck
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Tikvah

Good suggestion!

I just ordered all my rivets, sealant, and drill bits from Byler Supply.  Spoke with Sean, very helpful and knowledgeable.

Dave
1989 MCI-102 A3
DD 6V92 Turbo, Alison
Tons of stuff to learn!
Started in Cheboygan, Michigan (near the Mackinaw Bridge).  Now home is anywhere we park
http://dave-amy.com/

usbusin

Tikvah, do I understand that you are fastening steel and aluminum together?  If so, how are you taking care of the electrolysis problem of two dissimilar metals?  If the rivet head is on aluminum and the base of the rivet is on steel, you have created a battery.  Just wondering?  Maybe a non-conductive washer?
Gary D

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