How To Install Solid Aluminum Rivets
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- Опубліковано 4 кві 2021
- This is a video demonstrating how easy it is for the average DIY'er can install solid aluminum rivets. This video was made as part of a boat floor replacement project featured on our website. To see the entire project visit us at ourrecipesforsuccess.com.
Oh you get a A+ on your on the one hand air hammer skills and holding your dolly at the same time. that was impressive!
Thanks for posting this video. If you weren't aware, there are devices called "Clecos", that will hold the alignment of the parts being riveted. If you're having to replace a bunch of rivets, they'll come in super handy.
My Alum Jonboat has solid rivets every 1" at the bottom edge where the side boards meet the bottom skin. Unfortunately, I don't know the brand or year of my little pleasure yacht, but it's a well built little 15 footer, with probably 1500+ rivets in it, no leaks. Only problem that I have, is that 2 of the ribs have cracked, inside the floor, at the centerline.
Stay safe, stay thirsty!
You should be able to find an air chisel, with some bits, for around $40 - $60 dollars on Amazon. Solid rivets, set with these tools, are much stronger than your standard "pop rivets". I'm fairly certain it is not recommended to use sealed/waterproof pop rivets when making repairs to things like boats, where strength is crucial.
How far apart you should place rivets ?
How much does one of those guns cost? I've got some hand riveting guns but most rivets that can be used in them aren't solid. I did find one type that is domed at two ends that is better.
Where do you buy solid rivets?
Im currently redoing my floor and transom on my 1988 starcraft fs14. What psi did you use to drive these rivets in?
I believe I ran mine around 70 psi. I have read that you can lower it to 40-45 psi if you are having trouble controlling the rivet gun. The important things are to keep the rivet tool and the bucking bar square to the rivet to get a proper crush.
What sort of sealant did you use? Is this a specific marine product or just some silicone or caulking?
I used just a dab of a marine-grade silicone.
Not what type of sealant, we know it is marine sealant we want to know what brand are you using
@@davidfurst7233probably 3M 5200
Where did you get the tool for the air hammer ? Tt
I made the rivet set tool I'm using in the video. For more information check out the article on our blog (www.ourrecipesforsuccess.com/boat-floor-replacement). I have a short video on how I made the tool. There is also a link to a tool if you prefer to buy one instead. I hope this helps.
Need to replace 16 rivets in my boat have air hammer with 3/16 rivet attachment and a hammer behind the rivet 20 try’s and still haven’t got one single rivet to work right and I’m pretty mechanically inclined
Did you get it figured out? If so, what did you figure out to do different?
Where can we purchase aluminum3/16 rivets
I purchased mine on Amazon. We provide more information on our blog post (www.ourrecipesforsuccess.com/boat-floor-replacement/) if you needed.
Can you use steel rivets on aluminum?
My initial thought would be to use aluminum rivets. I have heard of corrosion issues when using "dissimilar metals". I would check with the source where you buy your rivets. Hopefully, they would know for sure.
What brand sealant are you using?
I don't recall the exact brand, just that it was a marine-grade silicone sealant.
Thanks nice video, Question If I may? Where can I get those rivits, what type are they, can I get them in up to 2 inch lengths and what do you consider a good sealant, I am rebuilding Canoes this winter and I replace anything that is bad and the wood in back had a few rivits and I want to keep it uniform so the customer gets what they pay for. I live by Karma so.
I got mine from Amazon. They were only 3/8" or 1/2" long. I have never seen or used 2" solid rivets. Amazon does have some 2" rivets, but most of them were made of steel. Make sure you know the size (diameter) of your existing rivets and the material they're made of. Dissimilar metals can lead to corrosion over time. Good luck with your rebuilds.
The second i pull the trigger on the air gun the rivet goes flying across the garage. HOW!? are you holding it in place?? Ive done everything these rivets will not set in time before the bit moves and they go flying
Sorry, but I'm not understanding how this could happen. The rivet tool and air hammer should hold the rivet in place and react against the backer (hammer in the video) to compress it. The only suggest I might have is to reduce the air pressure on the air hammer to around 45 psi. That should be enough to compress the rivet and have better control of the hammer. Hope that helps.
Im having the same problem even after adjusting the air pressure to different settings 20 try’s and not one set river it’s bs
@@claytonkelley2580 The rivet goes in from the outside and the rivet tool and air hammer go on top of the rounded rivet head, holding it in place. The backing bar (hammer) is held firmly on the rivet on the inside, giving the air hammer something to react against. A few short bursts of the air hammer should peen the end of the rivet on the inside of the boat. There should be no physical way the rivet can fly out of the hole.
@@barryrobison2073 Perhaps the hand that hold the hammer is not steady enough, so it reflects the force from the air hammer back on the very first moment?
About how much psi does the compressor need?
I believe I ran mine around 70 psi. I have read that you can lower it to 40-45 psi if you are having trouble controlling the rivet gun. The important things are to keep the rivet tool and the bucking bar square to the rivet to get a proper crush.
What did you put into the hole you drilled? And what is the gun you used to smash it down air tight? These don’t look like the aluminum rivets I have
It’s just an air hammer 🔨
What is the recommended length of rivet that needs to stick through on the inside
According to the NJ Rivet Company, you need a rivet long enough to reach through the two pieces being joined, plus 1.5 to 2 times the diameter of the rivet shaft. This will give you the proper “clinching” length.
@@barryrobison2073thank you sir!
1:50 - 1:57 sounds like something you hear in bass music or smt
This method looks to not seal the rivets very well? I'd stick with the rivet tool made for riveting. This method is unreliable in my opinion. The inner mount don't look as flush as with a dedicated rivet gun. Unless you're an expert and can drive a straight rivet each time regardless the angle you are trying to work with!
I'm going on two years now since my boat repairs, without a single issue. The rivets are holding solidly and with no leaks.
Sounds like you should not attempt to install rivets. His method works fine .
Either type of rivet works as long as it is done correctly. Solid rivets are much more structural.