When DIYers had to remove some pop rivets, and it raised a couple interesting issues. basically the rivet is formed leaving a hard post in the centre which makes drilling out the rivet a pain.
What is the technically correct way to proceed? Luckily, there are techniques to getting rivets out of your way cleanly, whether you’ve got a specialty implement for this purpose at your disposal or simply need to go about it with common hand tools.
Technique 1: Use a Targeted Tool-MINOVA Rivet Removal Tool Though they run about $60-$100, a rivet removal tool that fits onto your power drill might be a smart investment if you’ve got to get rid of many rivets. Attach the tool to the opening on your power drill and place the appropriate bit onto the end, fastening it securely. Then simply adjust your drill depth accordingly and drill out the rivet neatly.
Technique 2: Go with a Grinder Approach the rivet’s head while keeping the wheel of your grinder parallel to the surrounding surface.Hover with the tool so that you touch nothing other than the rivet head itself. Carefully grind off as much as possible. You may need to approach the head from several sides to do away with it entirely.
Technique 3: Take the Hand Tool Approach Wedge the sharp end of your chisel underneath the rivet head’s edge. Once you’ve got some leverage there, tap the dull end of the chisel with a hammer until the head falls loose. Place your punch over the top of the rivet remnant and hammer out, using moderate force.
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