A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Use POP Rivets

A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Use POP Rivets | Fasteners 101

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4 жыл бұрын

Want to learn how to choose and use blind POP rivets? With this Step-by-Step guide, we'll show you what to look out for when using pop rivets, how to measure them for your job, the kinds of materials that they come in, and how to install them.
For more information on Blind / POP Rivets, or if you want to use our interactive Rivet Size Guide, please visit our Fasteners 101 page:
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@AlbanyCountyFasteners 4 жыл бұрын

There's one thing we didn't mention in the video that is important in selecting the right rivet: the diameter. The diameter of a rivet will be dependant on your application so it can vary wildly from application to application. This also affects the drill size for your hole since that is dependant on the rivet diameter. If you are unsure what diameter rivet to use for your application, please consult an engineer to assist you.

@fiorevitola880 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent explanation of what rivet to use in various applications. Thank you.

@damiancardenas6003 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use this tool to remove the rivets as well?

@amanofmanyparts9120 2 жыл бұрын

@@damiancardenas6003 Not really. The most practical way to remove a rivet is to drill out the centre with the same size (or *one* size smaller) bit that you used to drill the original hole. You'll usually find that the bit will self centre and make drilling easier.

@JohnHughesTR 3 жыл бұрын

I used to use those as swords for my lego men wan i was little!

@MilaneseMoon 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@Justin-po5lu 3 жыл бұрын

same

@sumitsingh189 3 жыл бұрын

😀😀😀😀👍🏻

@m.s.aviation7065 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@ablanccanvas 3 жыл бұрын

I am learning all about ‘pop rivets’ [which I think are brilliant BTW] + here... I see that they have also been used as ‘mini swords’! I never knew what these ‘things’ were (my father was handy so I saw these lying around when I was a kid) until my husband said he was going to repair something with ‘rivets’... and I said “What? You can ‘rivet’?” Then I went down the ‘rivet rabbit hole’. I am learning so much about these little gems. 😌

@dpgreene 2 жыл бұрын

I had to teach myself how to rivet for a small project today. Glad I had my grandfathers riveter. I'm pretty handy and I'm always fixing stuff but have just never used a pop rivet in my life. Now my mind is running about where I could have used these in the past and what I will use these for in the future. Its like a WHOLE NEW WORLD! Thanks for the video.

@elitearbor 3 жыл бұрын

Once again... imagine my surprise after finding what I thought were difficult to find copper rivets and looking for reviews, only to find videos direct from the manufacturer. Keep up the good work!

@shanelodge391 7 ай бұрын

Great information!!! He’s using the metric system (.48) and then converting to fractions. Just convert to metric like the rest of the world. Life will be so much easier.

@kfl611 5 ай бұрын

This was very informative, thank you so much for posting this video. Before watching this, I knew nothing about rivets. Now I'm not totally clueless, thank you.

@sikandinc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm new to this tool but is it possible to rivet something to a surface from the outside in? I'm trying to install a bracket inside a plastic container and would prefer to drill the hole and pop a rivet from the outside in so that the rivet does not extend outside the box any more than it needs to.

@SaraVV 2 жыл бұрын

One day ago I did NOT know what a rivet was 🙂 Thank you so much for this video.

@Patriottoo2 8 ай бұрын

It's, also, frog language.

@SaraVV 8 ай бұрын

@@Patriottoo2 😀

@horacesawyer2487 2 жыл бұрын

That was really, really good. Now I believe I can actually rivet the heck out of something. Explained different types, how to measure, importance of friction fit, and more. Good job ! You explain things well. Consider making more informational videos for us dummies. : )

@sivadsucram 3 жыл бұрын

as far as pull strength goes, is it possible to use a pull rivet to connect plastic to metal? I am trying to fix a plastic and metal buckle and I imagine the force required could crack the metal.

@jefflucas_life 2 жыл бұрын

Adding widebody kit fiberglass to my corvette, what rivet would you recommend?

@AutodidactEngineer 2 жыл бұрын

The copper rivets should do extremely well for grounding Power Supplies!! Excellent and very explanatory video!

@c50ge Жыл бұрын

I just bought a pneumatic pop rivet gun! This is a gamer changer. I’m installing windows in a aluminum trailer. Pop riveting the skin if the trailer to a steel frame that the windows attach to.

@rockj112 3 жыл бұрын

What size ribbon should I use for a bumper on my vehicle don’t want to screw any screws in there because I’m afraid to piece my fall off while I’m driving

@mikekim5837 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video and did my first rivet in my life and looks beautiful, problem solved.

@assabetmetalfabrication6143 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation clear and concise to understanding You are a New Yorker I teach sheet metal fabrication and welding Thanks sir

@onetech3984 2 жыл бұрын

when drilling the holes de-burr them before using the rivet gun

@sipapito 3 жыл бұрын

I have stainless steel cooking pan, so what are you saying is to not use aluminum rivet with stainless steel it will rust?

@joyglocker8318 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was helpful (building a camper van first time without any experience)

@Adam1nToronto 2 жыл бұрын

Was hoping to see installation of the structural rivet with the hand tool - oversight, or not possible for some reason?

@rollofffrank2008 Жыл бұрын

Great demonstration!

@martinetaban6461 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Guide I can wait to have my own Rivet Gun.

@jerryporter4898 Жыл бұрын

What application do the different rivets used for?

@LM-fn6qb 26 күн бұрын

Thanks very much for this great video.

@mozatl1567 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the detail info

@fiorevitola880 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent demonstration of what rivet to use in different applications. Thanks

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback.

@homimatcha 4 жыл бұрын

Informative 👍

@javierconcepcion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! God bless 👌🏽🫶🏼🙏🏽👍🏽

@smartassist9700 Жыл бұрын

I have a stainless steel trash can that has a foot lever to step on and raise the lid. The hinge goes completely across the back. The rivets all wore out. So Stainless steel strong rivets is needed. How do I measure the tiny hole size ? I do not have caliper that small. Not that thick. Rectangle on side type can. Shape keeps it strong.

@musicianm0mmy 2 ай бұрын

i would like to install rivets into my soft swede boots to be able to thread leather laces into, what do i need ?

@ejimenez0001 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Straight and to the point 👍

@badluk1 2 жыл бұрын

When do I use rivet washers ?

@Karmah01 8 ай бұрын

I need a long rivet to fix my tongs....like an inch. Do they even make them that long? I am just now learning about rivets and rivet guns.

@CITYBORNDESERTBRED 7 ай бұрын

GOTTA get more details on the builds and shops bro, we need this stateside asap 🤘🏾

@tif321dc Ай бұрын

What size hole do I drill for 3/16 rivet ?

@JediStockTrader Жыл бұрын

What if you want the back side of the rivet to be flush with no burrs?

@hilbert551 7 ай бұрын

will be helpful for my gutter install. Thanks.

@joeshittheragman1 7 ай бұрын

thanks again

@CITYBORNDESERTBRED 7 ай бұрын

Excellent

@rickholly1478 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bigpardner 3 жыл бұрын

5:45-beautiful. So what happened next at 5:54? Why didn't the inside of the rivet flatten against the plate as is the previous example, but instead is sticking out, hardly flattened at all? What caused this? The rivet was too long?

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

That is a closed end rivet. It doesn't flatten the same way as open end rivets. In this application, it was a little too long for fastening to this piece of steel.

@wartimenews 29 күн бұрын

Can someone please help me i dont know what type of rivit i have

@miazhang9942 2 жыл бұрын

so Great

@JamesWilliams-ji4mg 3 жыл бұрын

Which rivets have the flattest profile on the underside of the piece?

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

Countersunk rivet will give you the flattest flange.

@jeffcanaday3858 Жыл бұрын

Why when riveting a carpet edging on my boat does the river mandrel not break off? The rivet is aluminum and the edging is rubber and the boat is fiberglass

@jordanmills4121 2 жыл бұрын

Great vdeo, What length would i need to pop rivet fender flares onto my car?

@jordanmills4121 2 жыл бұрын

(Universal fender flares*)

@FODVAPOR 4 жыл бұрын

And....there ya go! Great vid..thanks

@cameronfisher9953 3 жыл бұрын

What do you do with the part that pokes out on the other side

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

That holds the rivet in place.

@mybytes673 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. Question, can I use rivet to bind 2 unit of C-purlin together?

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 4 жыл бұрын

Sure. We would advise structural rivets for that unless you need a specific kind of rivet for your application.

@edge7375 3 жыл бұрын

Can an ordinary riveter for aluminum rivets drive stainless steel rivets? Thanks for answering.

@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811 4 жыл бұрын

This was immensely helpful, thank you so much for this video: combined with your other videos on riveting, I think I'm set! Plus I'm going to visit your website, and then I'll have a reference for measuring my rivets. I'm also going to watch the videos in your description. I could really kick myself, yesterday I could have bought a digital caliper set that was on sale at my local hardware store, and of course I didn't! Oh well, for now a tape measure will suffice. Thanks again, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos, and sharing them!

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! Thank you for your feedback.

@joeshittheragman1 7 ай бұрын

thankyou

@nelsondog100 Жыл бұрын

I have two rivet guns, one about 20 years old that has seen very minimal use (less than 50 rivets) and one I just bought last month. I have the same problem with both of them. Rarely do I get a good clean break on the mandrel. Most times the mandrel will break off at the mid-way point and gets stuck inside the gun. I have to disassemble the gun to remove the other half of the mandrel. The rivets I use are clean, correctly sized and straight. Trust me when I say it’s very frustrating trying to do anything with these tools because they keep jamming up. Grrrr! Any thoughts anyone?

@rajivvashm6046 3 жыл бұрын

great video for basic understanding ... thank you

@12vLife 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a rivet that is flat on both sides?

@ablanccanvas 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. I wanted to know this too. Maybe there is a #hack .

@vishalsharma-eo6ik 2 жыл бұрын

very informative :)

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MindBodyMuse Ай бұрын

Oh I wish you demo’d the countersunk rivet

@Social_Brat 2 жыл бұрын

what size drill bit for 3/16 rivet?

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

Same as the rivet diameter 3/16"

@sudipbasak3054 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, Thanks for your useful information. I have a question. Can I use pop rivet for outdoor metal rooftop ? If I can, then which type of pop rivet should I use ? I am eagerly waiting for your comment. - Sudip Basak, India.

@tw0million 2 жыл бұрын

yes. preferably one with good corrosion resistance.

@jenncannon3272 2 жыл бұрын

My riveter is hard to squeeze any ideas. Maybe I need a new one

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

Larger riveter

@1111111art 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for your feedback.

@jefflucas_life 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was so helpful!!!

@manojdas3835 3 жыл бұрын

what is standard hole size for riveting?????

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

Standard hole size? The hole sizes for rivets will very size to size, I'm confused by your question.

@chrisfukes1908 Жыл бұрын

So the reason my rivets bend/twist, while putting them in, is because my rivets are too long. I never knew how much a rivet should stick out of the material, when I put it through the hole.

@MuhammadAslam-iu4dq 2 жыл бұрын

Good 👍

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@westbay5858 3 жыл бұрын

How do I fill the holes to get a smooth look?

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

IDK

@westbay5858 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbanyCountyFasteners Hi, what is IDK?

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know

@FoOtFoOt542 3 жыл бұрын

I found this very riveting.

@rutenmoradiya5716 2 жыл бұрын

5:05

@damiancardenas6003 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use this tool to remove those rivots too?!

@dpgreene 2 жыл бұрын

You have to drill them out.

@mibict 10 ай бұрын

Why not measure with caliper directly?

@AndyGenova-jr9ol 2 ай бұрын

Lamo o vid what size drill what size rivet 4 material being used please try again or redo vid nothing to learn here!!!!!!!

@jick747 2 жыл бұрын

I thought they're called blind rivets because you use them where you normally would not see behind or the hole was blond like through a pipe

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

Sure another name for rivets.

@hosamhaloub5818 3 жыл бұрын

Wow too much beautiful

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback!

@joerosales8755 2 жыл бұрын

😀👍

@jenncannon3272 2 жыл бұрын

Using steel rivets. Very hard to squeeze

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@aselathalavinna5570 2 жыл бұрын

POP is the brand name. The name called "Blind Riverts"

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 2 жыл бұрын

Sure it is and everybody will use the name POP...

@chir0pter Жыл бұрын

really good but watch on 1.5x speed

@ronvella3362 2 жыл бұрын

@baekyeonultraprecisionnkl9574 3 жыл бұрын

How are you ref happy day We are ultra precision company BAEK YEON thanks 😊☺k.

@aleksandrborisov2657 2 жыл бұрын

Ни хуя не понял, но очень интересно. )

@beetleclemens3727 Жыл бұрын

😁😁😁😁😁

@shmookins 3 жыл бұрын

So _that's_ what those little tiny swords are really used for.

@claussoegaard 3 жыл бұрын

Bam

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback.

@claussoegaard 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbanyCountyFasteners I mean, don't get me wrong, the video was very useful and informative. Was just highlighting my favorite moment :)

@jazzochannel Жыл бұрын

5:54 Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam!

@jazzochannel Жыл бұрын

I think I need a burger now.

@pxdemar 3 жыл бұрын

You should talk in millimetres or have it in parentheses.

@AlbanyCountyFasteners 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DaveNorthWest 4 ай бұрын

KMFA! I'm not paying $1.51 per rivet for a 1/4" (#8) STRUCTURAL INTERLOCK BLIND OPEN END POP RIVET. What a ripoff!

@jameslyon7421 6 ай бұрын

Won't live long enough

@bindiberry6280 Жыл бұрын

Single piece of sheet metal is not the right reason for using a rivet. Please be serious about demonstration.

@stewartsmith1947 9 ай бұрын

They are BLIND rivets, not POP rivets !

@jcardosa02 3 жыл бұрын

very hard to listen to from the way he talks

@burtreynolds3143 8 ай бұрын

he's annoying to listen to

@icarus3604 6 ай бұрын

Think I’ll just get a better job and buy a welder…