A few questions about blind rivets:
1) I've read that in most places on the RV, one can use Cherrymax blind rivets instead of universal head hard rivets. What is the official "code" for these Cherrymax rivets, and where are they available? Didn't see them on Vans Web Store, and Avery no longer sells hardware (too bad, I really wanted one of their "hole-saver" sets of oops rivets).
2) How do I determine the proper size (length) of blind rivet to use in a given location? Do I use the same gauge as for hard rivets, to check the required length of a blind rivet?
3) How should blind rivets be inspected after setting them? Is there an accepted standard to determine if they have set properly?
Thanks!
Phil
1) I've read that in most places on the RV, one can use Cherrymax blind rivets instead of universal head hard rivets. What is the official "code" for these Cherrymax rivets, and where are they available? Didn't see them on Vans Web Store, and Avery no longer sells hardware (too bad, I really wanted one of their "hole-saver" sets of oops rivets).
2) How do I determine the proper size (length) of blind rivet to use in a given location? Do I use the same gauge as for hard rivets, to check the required length of a blind rivet?
3) How should blind rivets be inspected after setting them? Is there an accepted standard to determine if they have set properly?
Thanks!
Phil