Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
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Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
At 1st I thought this was a riveting tool then a punch but the bottom piece is spring loaded and moves a friend says it might be for putting fastners on upholstery or tops any ideas? Bob
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Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
It is a riveting tool. Use mostly in the harness trade to set hollow end rivets but can be used to set band rivets and with modified anvils brake rivets.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
Thank you, Bob
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Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
Mainly for riveting leather as Mark Gregush says but can be used with some other applications.
Rex Riveters are very common - I see them on a regular basis at estate sales, antique shops and swap meets. You can still purchase brand new Rex Riveters.
Google Rex Riveter to learn more:
https://www.google.com/search?q=rex+riv ... e&ie=UTF-8
Photos:
https://www.google.com/search?q=rex+riv ... 80&bih=666
Rex Riveters are very common - I see them on a regular basis at estate sales, antique shops and swap meets. You can still purchase brand new Rex Riveters.
Google Rex Riveter to learn more:
https://www.google.com/search?q=rex+riv ... e&ie=UTF-8
Photos:
https://www.google.com/search?q=rex+riv ... 80&bih=666
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Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
How about brake band rivets?
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Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
I’ve used one for installing band linings for years.
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Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
What is typically done to repurpose these for band riveting?