Installing flat head solid rivets is a straightforward process that requires minimal tools. Solid rivets offer the advantage of not needing specialized equipment for installation. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Tools You'll Need
- Hammer
- Bucking Bar
- Pre-drilled hole with the correct rivet size.
Installation Steps
- Insert the Rivet: Place the solid rivet into the pre-drilled hole, ensuring it fits snugly.
- Support with Bucking Bar: Position the bucking bar against the manufactured head of the rivet (the flat head you want to preserve). The bucking bar provides a solid, heavy surface to absorb the hammer blows and form the shop head.
- Hammer the Rivet Tail: Strike the tail (the protruding end) of the rivet with a hammer. The force of the hammer, backed by the bucking bar, will deform the rivet tail, forming a new head that clamps the materials together.
As the reference states: "To install a solid rivet, place the rivet in a pre-drilled hole, set the bucking bar against the back of the rivet, then strike the head with a hammer."
