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Title: Rivet size for Arrow cans Post by: WhiteStripe on March 15, 2010, 05:14:32 AM Getting ready to drill tonight to swap end-caps.
Can anyone tell me what rivet size i need for an end cap? Have seen lots of variation in archives. Thanks. Title: Re: Rivet size for Arrow cans Post by: mookieo2 on March 15, 2010, 07:50:54 AM 3/16 SS. You can get them from a marine store.
Title: Re: Rivet size for Arrow cans Post by: jwoconnor on March 15, 2010, 12:30:38 PM I used aluminum. Seems to work fine and I had them in the tool box.
Title: Re: Rivet size for Arrow cans Post by: DarkStaR on March 15, 2010, 06:16:22 PM I used aluminum. Seems to work fine and I had them in the tool box. and is easier to drill out when necessary... Title: Re: Rivet size for Arrow cans Post by: WhiteStripe on March 16, 2010, 06:04:41 AM thanks guys.
Title: Re: Rivet size for Arrow cans Post by: WhiteStripe on March 22, 2010, 03:49:57 AM Just for the archives:
3/16 x 1/4" is a perfect match for the rivest on Arrow cans. Bought them at West Marine, but the local ACE Hardware had them also. SS was a PITA to rivet, but i think worth it in the long run - just took a little extra hand strength, was able to do it with a cheap rivet gun. One tip is to start at one end of the band and work around in sequence. This insures the band lays flat, as the holes are oval to allow a little 'wiggle' room on lining them up. On the first i band i did them out of order and have a little bit ofa bulge between a couple of rivets. Would take 15 minutes to drill out and redo, but i am out of rivets and hardly noticeable. |