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10-15-2012, 02:09 PM
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Oops...Looking for Tips
I had an oops moment a few weeks back and now struggling to figure out if there is even a way to sort these rivets out. 3's & 4's, 426's and 470's of all lengths mixed together. Anyone have a good technique to share for sorting them out?

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10-15-2012, 02:23 PM
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Put all the flush in a pile, and the round head in a seperate pile.
Now, take the flush pile and split it into two piles, 3s, and 4s. Do the same with the round heads.
You now have 4 piles, only difference in each is the length of the rivet.
Now, seperate each pile by length------tedious and time consuming at best, but good way to occupy your time when you have a few minutes.
I find that a cupcake pan, or an empty egg carton will make this final sorting easier.
Good luck
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10-15-2012, 02:24 PM
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Ooops.
It's not worth it. Throw them in a can and you will always have a place to look for an odd one or two down the line. Order new ones and move on. Rivets are super cheap.
...and yes, I have done the same thing.
However, if someone has a brilliant idea, I am all ears and hundreds of rivets richer!
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10-15-2012, 03:45 PM
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Plus 1
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Originally Posted by JonJay
Ooops.
It's not worth it. Throw them in a can and you will always have a place to look for an odd one or two down the line. Order new ones and move on. Rivets are super cheap.
...and yes, I have done the same thing.
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And I've done the same thing myself.
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10-15-2012, 03:58 PM
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Find someone in your family that likes puzzles. Otherwise, I too would not even waste the time.
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10-15-2012, 04:07 PM
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10-15-2012, 04:26 PM
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The penalty for such an egregious act is to seperate them whilst sitting in front of the tv. Or you could replace them and keep those in a baggie for when you need "just one more rivet". 
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10-15-2012, 05:06 PM
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Mixed rivets
I bought two seven compartment oblong plastic containers . They were for Mon. Tues Wednesday... pills
.Each compartment has its own hinged snap lid and will hold 2.oz. of -3 -4 rivets, or 120 in each compartment.
Open the one compartment lid for the length you are using. Make sure the others are snap closed. Cost $4NZ each. Cheap/simple. Not a cure I know but then you don't get to this stage!
Neil Robertson
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10-15-2012, 06:48 PM
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Post it in classified , For Sale Assorted Rivets !
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10-15-2012, 09:15 PM
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Our local grocery store has a rivet sorting machine, right next to the coin sorting machine. Of course you only get 90% of the rivets back, and mostly ones you don't want. Don't you have the same thing in your area?
I agree, put them in a bag and save for a when you need a few extra rivets on some project.
Greg
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