![]() Tubular rivets do not require a prepared hole. Tubular Rivets are unlike any other version or rivet design. Just as its hollow counterparts though, the post end of the tubular rivets also mushroom into the cavity of the rivet cap that fits over one end of the post. Leather Tubular RivetsĮngineered with a much sturdier design than the single/double cap rivets, the Tubular rivet post is solid metal most of the way through. When installed, one end of the rivet has a rounded cap while the other end is flat and forms a hollow tube called the “Post” Post lengths are typically available from ¼ in. The name “Single Cap” comes from the rivet’s design. Leather Single Cap Rivetsĭesigned more for ease of installation than aesthetics, Leather Single Cap Rivets’ post-end collapses inside of the rivet cap the same way its sibling does, securing the rivet in its desired location. Double Cap Rivets are thin hollow tubes that, when installed, mushroom out at one end to fill the inner cavity of the cap that is pressed onto the post. Available in a variety of post lengths from ¼ in. Leather Double Cap Rivets are the more aesthetically pleasing style of rivets common among most leatherworkers. Let’s look at the most common rivet types. These rivets are used in a variety of applications and certain rivets work better than others because of how they are made and how they are secured. “Rivets are metal studs secured on both ends to lock multiple layers of material together.”Ĭommonly referred to as “Leather Rivets”, they tend to be made of various metals. Saddle/Tack shops rely on rivets as do makers of gun holsters and knife sheaths. Rivets are commonplace on purses and luggage pieces as well. Many bag makers use rivets in places where there tends to be higher tension such as the handles, pocket corners and strap attachment points. They are commonly used to secure the buckle and keeper on the end of a leather belt. Rivets have become commonplace among belt and bag makers alike. Leatherworkers continue that tradition to this day. In 1873, Levi Strauss invented a pair of denim jeans that were reinforced at the pockets with small steel rivets. Using compression to lock a rivet cap or a small washer called a “burr” in place, rivets can offer a nearly unparalleled level of structural support in places of higher-than-usual tension. Rivets are made of a variety of materials such as steel, aluminum, brass and copper. Available in a variety of materials and colors, they can be used to call attention to certain details or be completely hidden from view just adding extra support to a joint that is commonly under tension such as a pocket corner or a bag seam. The magic of the rivet is that it can play both parts simultaneously. In leatherworking, presentation and aesthetic are just as important as being able to fasten and secure materials. I tend to keep them as they are useful little pins that I've found dozens of uses for over the years.At their core, Rivets are metal studs secured on both ends to lock multiple layers of material together. They are an invaluable tool in the leathercrafter’s kit, and a fun addition to the shop. ![]() The mandrel can be thrown away after you're done. Pull on the gun's trigger to pull the mandrel through. ![]() Insert your rivet into your pre-drilled holeįirmly press your rivet into the pre-drilled hole, with the nub completely clearing the hole. The "nub" end of the rivet will be pointing away from the gun. The head should be pushed firmly up against the end of the gun. The blind rivet gets inserted into the riveting gun via the mandrel. So if you are riveting together two pieces of aluminum which are each 3mm, you should add them together and multiply by 1.5 to give you 9mm for your rivet length. The length of your rivet should be at least 1.5 times the thickness of both of your work pieces together. You can measure the depth of your materials with a good caliper. Select a rivet length that will fit your work pieces. Remember to use a center punch first because a bit will tend to wander on metal without some sort of initial guide. I find that clamping the two pieces together first ensures that the hole that I drill is exactly where I want it. You'll start by drilling a hole through your two work pieces. The size of the rivet will define the hole that you will need to drill. Select the smallest gauge that you think that you can get away with. Rivets come in different gauges, which means that you have an assortment of options.
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