Re: replacing rivet on the aluminum boat

[Anonymous]

You can get them at places like Grainger or Fastenal or even Hanson Rivet. If you are putting in a rivet on a seam where it will be exposed on the back you need to buck the rivrt (beat the shank down). You can use a hammer and a chunk of steel for bucking tools. If the rivet won’t be exposed you can use an Olympic rivet which is similar to a pop rivet but it has a rounded head like a solid rivet. http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Oly … ts-179.htm They are used quite a bit on Airstream trailer restorations. Do a google search for bucking rivets and you should get lots of info.
Kirk