Solid v pop rivets

[fizzy]

This is the type of rivet setting tool I’ve got, somewhere

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I had a small one of those years ago for building a small steam loco - never actually used it!

 

[fizzy]

Ideally you want something like double sided foam tape or sikoflex between so the metals don't touch with sikoflex you'll cut down on the number of rivets you'll need. If you want a smooth finish both sides camtainer fasteners are good like these https://picclick.co.uk/Camtainer-Fasteners-Nut-Qty-10-And-Bolt-Qty-272627206262.html

Those fasteners look pretty good - will investigate further.

 

[Seadog]

I had a small one of those years ago for building a small steam loco - never actually used it!

Called a 'snap.' Before that's used you close the plates using a 'set.' They're often combined in a single tool called... A 'set and snap.'

 

[fizzy]

Called a 'snap.' Before that's used you close the plates using a 'set.' They're often combined in a single tool called... A 'set and snap.'

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Rather an unfortunate name!

 

[Seadog]

Well, dont forget that dolly is also involved

 

[wookie]

No because I am using Jotun 87 epoxy aluminium primer followed by Hardtop XP PU paint over the top to coat all the steel. I will also use Sikaflex although there is no point at all .

You'll still get a reaction where the aluminium rivet goes into the steel frame, so unless you glue/bond the ally panels to the painted steel frame it will corrode eventually.

 

[Paul.]

I would use monel pop rivets, setting 400 solid rivets by hand is a lot of work to no advantage, if the backs of the rivets protrude you can always give them a tap with a hammer and a dolly.

 

[fizzy]

You'll still get a reaction where the aluminium rivet goes into the steel frame, so unless you glue/bond the ally panels to the painted steel frame it will corrode eventually.

I am drilling the holes before painting. I will also dip every rivet!

 

[fizzy]

I would use monel pop rivets, setting 400 solid rivets by hand is a lot of work to no advantage, if the backs of the rivets protrude you can always give them a tap with a hammer and a dolly.

Yes someone else suggested that earlier - will give it a try.

 

[fizzy]