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December 28, 2019 3:50 pm
I might be the last to discover this little tip, but I was stumped when trying to replace a body latch on my SR8. My rivet tool (the nose) was too big to get to and hold the rivet in place. After a few stupid ideas, I cut a short piece 3/16 brake tube I had lying around as a "rivet nose extension". Worked great!
December 29, 2019 9:42 am
Great idea!
December 29, 2019 12:55 pm
Good idea,
another option is to stack up washers. But they go flying around when the rivet pops.
December 29, 2019 7:26 pm
Really appreciate you sharing, I think many of us have been there and find it useful.
One other thing I'd suggest is a pneumatic pop rivet gun. They don't cost that much and after wearing out several standard guns and finally buying one, I can't believe I didn't buy one sooner. They make the job sooo much easier.
