Chris Hammond | 17/01/2017 14:57:47 |
54 forum posts 3 photos | Hi all Can anyone help me with a UK supplier of 1/32 copper rivets, plus 3/64 copper and steel rivets please? I've done a google search and found brass rivets at 1/32 but not copper. Many thanks in advance. Chris Edited By Chris Hammond on 17/01/2017 14:58:27 |
norman valentine | 17/01/2017 15:07:02 |
280 forum posts 40 photos | GLR Kennions have the 3/64ths in copper and steel. For the 1/32nd rivets couldn't you just get some 1/32 copper wire and form your own heads? |
Lambton | 17/01/2017 15:16:28 |
![]() 694 forum posts 2 photos | Chris, Try EKP Supplies Tel. 01598 710892 |
KWIL | 17/01/2017 15:21:00 |
3681 forum posts 70 photos | 1/32" - 2" dia
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JasonB | 17/01/2017 15:21:20 |
![]() 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | I have seen 1.0mm copper rivits from one of the german ME suppliers which is between 3/64 and 1/32 |
Chris Hammond | 17/01/2017 15:21:52 |
54 forum posts 3 photos | Thanks guys. They aren't for me, but for a buddy in the States. |
Emgee | 17/01/2017 16:16:50 |
2610 forum posts 312 photos | Posted by KWIL on 17/01/2017 15:21:00:
1/32" - 2" dia Good link from KWIL I'm amazed by the number and types of rivets supplied by this Birmingham based company, if they don't list a suitable rivet for your job I would be surprised. Emgee |
MW | 17/01/2017 16:25:37 |
![]() 2052 forum posts 56 photos | It's important to note the difference between copper rivets, which is simply a solid piece of copper that has to be hammered into position. Whereas the self collapsing copper/aluminium rivets have a parent material main body and a steel mandrel, they wouldn't be able to function unless it had the strength of the steel to "draw upon" (pun intended). Michael W Edited By Michael-w on 17/01/2017 16:26:22 |
Chris Hammond | 17/01/2017 18:39:46 |
54 forum posts 3 photos | Thanks all for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. |
D.A.Godley | 17/01/2017 22:44:23 |
143 forum posts 41 photos | Chris I would recommend Sapphire Products , from whom I bought some just a few days ago , ordered Thursday , delivered Friday , their service is superb . I have no connection other than satisfied customer .
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Chris Hammond | 17/01/2017 22:51:50 |
54 forum posts 3 photos | Thanks D.A.G. - I'll check them out. |
Jeff Chilver | 17/01/2017 23:59:29 |
27 forum posts 19 photos | Useful tip for "decorative " rivets i.e. tender sides running boards and similar locations where the rivet is not required to actually hold something . Take a length of copper wire from scrap electrical twin and earth cable ( easy to scrounge offcuts ) I mostly use the earth conductor as you don't have to strip the insulation , anneal said bit of wire , drill a hole a neat fit for said wire . Cut a clean end on the wire using electrical snips without leaving an upstanding " V " on the end . It is most important that the end is flat . Lay job on a steel block and push the wire into the hole until it contacts the block . Drop a washer down the wire until it lays on the job ( you will need to experiment on a bit of scrap to get correct thickness of the washer Start with about 40 thou for a dummy 1/16 th size .) Using the snips with their flat face against the washer cut the wire flush with the washer . remove the washer and use a rivet snap to form a head on the protruding bit of copper . Takes one tap with a hammer . This dummy rivet wont fall out and neither will it leak if it is in an unpressurised tank . DO NOT do this if there is pressure involved also not suitable for holding components together . Took a lot longer to write than it does to do it . P.S save the Washer( s) and bits of left over wire for future use . Jeff.
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Chris Hammond | 18/01/2017 11:01:27 |
54 forum posts 3 photos | Thanks Jeff, great post. Will pass the advice on to my buddy.
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Jeff Chilver | 18/01/2017 23:19:09 |
27 forum posts 19 photos | Chris pleased to be of help , Jeff |
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