[AT] Rivet how-to

[John Hall]

If its the same tool we've got I wouldn't run a mower/combine without it!!! 
Never had a rivet to come loose when it was used.

John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralph Goff" <alfg at sasktel.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Rivet how-to


> John, this is the type of rivet tool I have.
> http://www.westwardparts.com/wwparts/MainDisplay.aspx?CountryCode=cdn
> One end of it is a punch /driver that pushes the old rivet out. The other 
> end is the one that does the actual riveting. Its very important to make 
> sure the other end of the tool is closed when you are putting pressure on 
> a rivet as it can break the tool otherwise. Also the punch can bend and 
> break. I have experienced this myself. I don't use it as much now as I am 
> gradually changing over to bolt on sickles in most of my cutting 
> machinery.
>
> Ralph in Sask.
> http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/