John Bonnett
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| posted on 16/9/08 at 10:40 AM |
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Rivet Information
I'm preparing to panel the Trials Car and needed some information on rivets particularly for the floor. I spoke to Primary fasteners who are
extremely knowledgable and helpful. I thought the following information that I gleaned might be of interest so, here it is.
All pop rivets are Imperial so Imperial clearance drills should be used to ensure a tight fit. These are
3.2mm rivet use 1/8 drill
4mm rivet use 5/32 drill (yes, I know 4mm is identical to 5/32)
4.8mm rivet use 3/16 drill.
Sealed aluminium rivets have a greater magnesium content and are therefore stronger than the non sealed ones.
8mm long rivets grip 1-3mm
9.5mm " 3-4.5mm
11mm " 4-6mm
I hope this is of interest.
John
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muzchap
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| posted on 16/9/08 at 11:10 AM |
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Useful info - thanks 
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meany
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| posted on 16/9/08 at 01:17 PM |
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very usefull.
did you get any prices aswell?.
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 16/9/08 at 01:50 PM |
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I did indeed!
4.8 x 11 and 4.8 x 8 sealed rivets are £4.60 per 100 plus carr and VAT
John
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 16/9/08 at 05:05 PM |
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great info thanks
as for rivets I use this guyTifosi
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