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Chris Hammond17/01/2017 14:57:47
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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 valentine17/01/2017 15:07:02
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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?

Lambton17/01/2017 15:16:28
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Chris,

Try EKP Supplies Tel. 01598 710892

www.ekpsupplies.com

KWIL17/01/2017 15:21:00
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1/32" - 2" dia

**LINK**

JasonB17/01/2017 15:21:20
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I have seen 1.0mm copper rivits from one of the german ME suppliers which is between 3/64 and 1/32

Chris Hammond17/01/2017 15:21:52
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Thanks guys. They aren't for me, but for a buddy in the States.

Emgee17/01/2017 16:16:50
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Posted by KWIL on 17/01/2017 15:21:00:

1/32" - 2" dia

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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

MW17/01/2017 16:25:37
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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 Hammond17/01/2017 18:39:46
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Thanks all for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated.

D.A.Godley17/01/2017 22:44:23
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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 .

Chris Hammond17/01/2017 22:51:50
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Thanks D.A.G. - I'll check them out.

Jeff Chilver17/01/2017 23:59:29
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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.

Chris Hammond18/01/2017 11:01:27
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Thanks Jeff, great post. Will pass the advice on to my buddy.

Jeff Chilver18/01/2017 23:19:09
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Chris pleased to be of help ,

Jeff

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