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Ookazoo
05-06-2007, 12:56 AM
How do you take out rivets? Like if you wanted to take apart a case. I don't really know much about rivets.

Bucko
05-06-2007, 01:18 AM
get a drill that is a bit bigger than the hole in the rivet and just drill the head off. The rivet will then fall out.

Ichbin
05-06-2007, 03:34 AM
I used a big ass chisel and a hammer. That did the job right quick

.Maleficus.
05-06-2007, 08:06 AM
Yeah, I drill them out like Bucko said.

Ookazoo
05-06-2007, 12:04 PM
Cool!
Thanks to all

Cool1Net6
05-06-2007, 06:55 PM
While on this topic, how do you replace rivets? Would it be better to replace them with rivets again or can you switch to screws?

-Cool-

Bucko
05-06-2007, 08:03 PM
You could switch to screws, but rivets is generally better and faster to do.
Just get a pop riveter and go for it.

Ichbin
05-06-2007, 09:18 PM
i love rivets, theyre so easy to work with and apply.

if you know something is going to have a lot of stress on it though...then i would suggest moving to screws...but really involving a compy case, rivets are just fine.

Ookazoo
05-11-2007, 07:50 PM
Haha, I = DUMB :D

There is a whole long post about just this already in existance

The boy 4rm oz
08-26-2007, 08:11 AM
Screws can work but the case vibrations will make them lose over time, stick with rivets because they are quick, easy and will save you lots of hassle in the long run.

Drew
08-29-2007, 03:42 PM
*Ahem*