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Pull rivet broke high

gotyoke

Well Known Member
The stem of this pull rivet broke off high, and my pullers won't grip it. I used good technique and the rivet itself is well set. But what do I do about this stem? Leave it as is (the rolled leading edge will hide it)? Leave it in but shave it down to even with the head? Drill it out? Thanks!

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My 2 cents

Suggest to try again with the rivet puller? You tried it maybe?
If too short for the rivet puller, I would cut it as close to head and shave/file it flush...
 
Grab it with some pliers and flex the stem near the head of the rivet until it breaks off. File the remaining sharp point smooth.
 
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