It looks to me like the material had age hardened before the heads were formed.
Do you know where they came from?
Part#
Manufacturer?
Lot#
That is what we would always want to know.
In 25 years we have only had to recall one batch of solid rivets. That was at the request of the manufacturer. I do not know if Vans keeps that kind of traceability.
Too bad its a 3/32, all the rest have at least a manufacturers mark.
its a 3/32, all the rest have at least a manufacturers mark.
