I was trying to punch out a rivet tonight whilst riveting my HS spar together (page 8-6). I was unable to punch it out so slowly started to drill further into the rivet with a #40 and continued to punch it. Still couldn?t get it so I drilled through the whole shaft. Whilst being careful to keep it aligned at the top the drill bit was pushed to the side out the bottom (see photos, first post so I hope they work). https://photos.app.goo.gl/FhmX7miRrrTdP9kM7
I?ve flicked an email off to Vans but thought I?d throw it on here whilst I wait for their response. Hoping to save my work. The HS-1002 part isn?t on Vans parts list and while it may not be overly expensive the shipping to the East Coast will be a devil.
Also I?ve been having some issues with rivets being hard to push in by hand due the primer. Is it an issue to use a metal object (read hammer) to gentle tap them in (not pounding but they are too tight to push in with hand). Would this cause any damage to the shaft of the rivet, if it will I guess I?ll have to ream the holes.
Thanks for your thoughts.
I?ve flicked an email off to Vans but thought I?d throw it on here whilst I wait for their response. Hoping to save my work. The HS-1002 part isn?t on Vans parts list and while it may not be overly expensive the shipping to the East Coast will be a devil.
Also I?ve been having some issues with rivets being hard to push in by hand due the primer. Is it an issue to use a metal object (read hammer) to gentle tap them in (not pounding but they are too tight to push in with hand). Would this cause any damage to the shaft of the rivet, if it will I guess I?ll have to ream the holes.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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