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Old 04-26-2013, 03:33 PM
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Default Tip: Rivet head tool

Here's a goofy tip. I use broken or worn out bits to pop the rivet head off of a drilled rivet. The other day, I noticed Sweetie is keeping wine corks. So I took two of the new style fiber corks and two bits (#30 & #40) and just ran the bit into the cork. Presto! Rivet tool with a handle.
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Old 04-26-2013, 06:32 PM
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Great idea! Hmm... I have some champagne corks... That would make a handle with a nice knob on the end...
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Old 05-01-2013, 03:45 PM
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I've also got a ton of old golf balls. When it stops snowing up here, I plan to use a few of them for handles too!
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