Three ways to remove the rivets

[@andyb9551]

You forgot Option 4: Shooting it out with a 357 Magnum

[@DANIAC262]

Lmao

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

My preferred method lol

[@ahis3233]

​@@pinkyhotmessx69the Americans way

[@parthiban8016]

Option 5: setting up plastic explosives. Idiot.

[@tuliptime]

I wish everyone on youtube would be as too the point as you. No nonsense & easy to understand. No gabbing on about nothing before they get to the point you want to know about. Thank you very much.

[@assmonster666]

yes. and no pointless intros. "Hi I'm bill from blah blah..."

[@crusader3012]

Try using a drill bit that's the same size as the rivet; the hole can still be used again if you are only making an adjustment to your work piece. The other two methods? That's for butchers or demolition work.

[@jpatty5473]

haha, butchers. i had a good laugh there

[@TheHappyKamper]

This is like saying "You can wipe your arse with nice 3 ply toilet paper, but there's also sandpaper if you're into more painful and messy results..."

[@lx8980]

Lol

[@64seweryn]

Mpre like you can wipe with plywood, a cactus, or poison ivy

[@christianhenry4173]

The drill is probably the safest for novice like me.

[@3eyedking178]

The problem is, for some people without the deluxe tp, and only sandpaper, we don't really have an option. Well at least we'll also have the benefit of a polished asshole in the future😁

[@pureplay7071]

🤣🤣

[@holly4523]

Don’t pay attention to all the sarcasm on here; the video was a great way to let me know my options. I’m trying to remove rivets from hardware on a vintage suitcase, so either a tiny drill will work or the screwdriver/chisel method will work. Thank you for a clear and concise video. Have a great day!

[@Twistedstar0320]

The correct drill size, drill only far enough into the head for the correct size punch to fit inside.. rheem the punch in the rivet head around in circles. If the head doesn't pop off easily then drill a little more. Once the head is taken off with the punch, take a small hammer and knock it the rest of the way through with the punch. That chisel method is going to mar up the surface.

[@holly4523]

@@Twistedstar0320 I appreciate your response. I actually managed to remove the rivets shortly after I posted this comment 2 years ago. Lol. Thank you for your advice, however; I can keep it in mind if I have any similar tasks in the future. Have an awesome day/night. And stay safe and healthy from this awful pandemic.

[@ajdaly5634]

Very clear and instructional video. You outlined the methods, tools, added titles and illustrated each. Great presentation. Very helpful. Thank you for your time and efforts and for sharing. All the blessings to you.

[@skipgrows1622]

If you plan to reuse the rivet hole don't use an oversized bit. Keep it the same size as it was originally drilled with. The pieces will go back together cleanly. Most of what I install in ships is riveted. Upwards of 15k+ rivets per project with 2 guys. Granted we rarely have to remove any but it happens and drilling is by far the cleanest method.

[@hazmatracing]

I'm with the drilling

[@ber2996]

Drilling looks clean

[@TRUCKERCOLT]

And easier.

[@leocorral]

I always just hammer through

[@TheeeJester68]

Drilling is faster until it’s a stainless steel river that’s over head. Those hot shavings suck and when your trying to hurry the fuck up that’s when your bit goes dull real fast

[@thomasholmes341]

@@TheeeJester68 Use a low speed with higher pressure when drilling or cutting stainless steel.

[@bluegirl4326]

Thank you I successfully removed the rivets on my storm door using a hammer and chisel thanks to you.

[@bburns2478]

Was totally stuck and I've just tried this - worked perfectly. Thank you so much.

[@Bellatorlucis]

Gentlemens, please do not judge strictly author. Video is called the "three ways..." but not "three CORRECT ways..."))) so you can add more methods - for example - removing rivets with the explosives or you can use s some strong acid)))

[@madradthyqia1235]

😂😂

[@CDinkle]

Drill is definitely the cleanest/quickest/easiest route.

[@chrisdavis8412]

Can I use a hammer drill?

[@jegr3398]

Unless the rivet spins

[@NutflX]

Mm dont use brass One snapped and a tiny bit flew just below my nose. Use eye protection lads.

[@waifung3367]

thank you for this, I came across a project that needs me removing the rivet on the appliance I will be working on, I am still green and have not many experience with rivets, now I know what I have to do. Thank you and God bless.

[@3piece598]

Thanks! Thought this would maybe be tougher with a chisel , watched you do it, saw that it was easy and got rid of my own rivets in seconds- thanks again!

[@Adrian2140]

Rivets are stupid. Just use an appropriate screw...

[@krixloaf2610]

sometimes theres no way to get ur finger to the other side to hold the nut not to mention insert it. This could be the best way to put together thin layers of plastic or aluminium materials, i.e., placing a door hinge lock onto a plastic door.

[@Adrian2140]

@@krixloaf2610 You have pan heads or truss heads for that. For any type of problem there is an appropriate screw you can use. I'm particularly pissed on rivets right now because the exhaust shields under my car, which have holes in them, are bolted in with rivets. Thanks to some dumb fuck that wanted to save a few $$ I now have to drill in the car frame to replace them with new fresh plates and the appropriate screws that should have been there from the factory. Fuck rivets.

[@jegr3398]

@@Adrian2140 OH BOO HOO HOO!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Cry more

[@Adrian2140]

@@jegr3398 Is being a moron a hobby for you or are you competing nationally?

[@jegr3398]

@@Adrian2140 You're the one who can't get a rivet out 🤷‍♂️

[@davegoldsmith4020]

Always drill from the head side, ensure you have the correct size drill, make sure you hold the drill square to the hole, STOP as soon as the head separates, DO NOT push the drill thorough the hole several times, or you will will end up with an enlarged hole. and need a a bigger rivet or it will not have the same grip as the original. but the main thing is to ensure you are central on the rivet or you will end up with a figure of eight shaped hole. Punch out the rivet remains and remove any swarf before you re rivet. Beware the removed rivet head may be hot and will be sharp. remove from the drill bit with care.

[@Shazzkid]

Lol yh that annoyed me why he pecked the drill through several times...

[@meals24u]

How do I determine the correct bit size? I’m looking to open and repack a motorcycle exhaust and it’ll need to be re riveted. I want it to look clean and not damage the beautiful exhaust.. (so grinder and chisel are out of option)

[@davegoldsmith4020]

8meals one thing you can do is check with rivets you will use on the repair. The drill bit is better slightly small rather than to big. Once the first head is off you can use hole as a guide before drilling the others. If you have rivets that are hard to get to . Do one easy one to get the size of the bit you need then do the awkward ones . Best of luck

[@davegoldsmith4020]

8meals one other thing if the old rivet spins rather than the head breaks off do not wiggle the drill stop or the hole will become enlarged try using a punch if that does not work you need a slightly bigger drill bit

[@meals24u]

Dave Goldsmith Okay, awesome thanks for the wonderful advice!! Gonna give it a shot! Thanks again

[@Jeremy_alfa]

Using these pull through rivets at work to bind a plastic cover to an aluminum base. Pain in the butt when it doesn't go all the way through with the gun and takes forever to try and pull it out or sand down without it being noticeable. Happened again right now and never thought about hammering it out, worked like a charm!

[@MarkHewis]

I think the drill works best in above. The other 2 methods more complicated if the sheet has been painted over. Just thinking best when using pop rivets to use the smallest size for job in case need to drill out .

[@davidtrov3748]

Thanks for showing me this way... I've been looking for this to disassemble my old PC case.

[@tristanjacobucci]

Followed the drill method here and it worked fine for getting the heads out, then I used a punch and hammer to pop out the rest of the rivet.

[@Jarsia]

Interesting video. Absolutely riveting

[@RJ-jl9yf]

lol

[@smoreno1236]

Drilling is the fastest and cleanest way in my opinion 👍

[@premiere3610]

I just drilled out rivets using 4mm drill bit. It's so easy. Thank you very much.

[@Henjo29]

Hammer and thick screwdriver did the trick, breaking down my old pc tower. Thank you!

[@horizontutorials9409]

yea same thats why i watched this video. i have a old pc and stupid hp decided to rivet in the back pannel

[@zacoutortue009]

@@horizontutorials9409 fuck man i had the same problem why the fuck did someone ever think this was a good idea

[@christiand2426]

Do i have some kind of bad drill? Mine just stops moving forward into the rivet and spins in place at some point.

[@Twistedstar0320]

Your drill bit is dull, or if the rivet is free spinning you'll need to use pliers or vice grip on the back side to hold it.

[@GodwillDemiGod]

Use 4mm drill

[@lindawhittle6969]

@@GodwillDemiGod thanks that worked

[@PCWIZMTL]

@1:43, the rivets and the bolt on the piece of wood give the illusion of a dog. PS: Thanks for the tips!

[@JusMonDay]

Just my two cents. The drill works good for maybe or two rivets if your lucky. I learned that using a grinder for the first initial removal and once you get it down far enough you can use a punch and a good hammer to finish the holes off. I can do a rivet a minute or so. Im working on a box truck door hardware every single hinge and roller need replaced. If anyone's ever looking for the hardware you can find it on ebay. Make sure you get the right sized wheels. Hope that helps someone. I abandoned the drill all together.

[@tedigrizli]

From everyone that has a non-removable optical drive cage in their computer case - THANK YOU!

[@elizabethdimarco5390]

Thank You for posting this great video!! It helped me out so much trying to fix my screen door!! I finally got things done that I had not been able to do because I thought I didn't know how!! But your methods worked so great!! I fixed my door and I didn't even have to use my friend's help( because he really can't fix nothing he thinks he can lol)!! You are awsome!!

[@alsn126]

Thank you I successfully removed a rivet off my car using the drill method

[@eriksatterfield4755]

It would be so nice if the drill part actual worked in real life but it doesn't. What's the size of your bit?

[@Tokyo_Tru]

It works u just need a bit that drills thru metal and a bit as thick as the center of the rivet at least

[@eriksatterfield4755]

@@Tokyo_Tru I do all it did was drive straight through, and the outside of it just stayed in place it was like a ring

[@LandoYMEllis100]

@@eriksatterfield4755 your drill bit was too small try a bigger one

[@adrianmierzwa3238]

Drill should be exact or 1mm thicker than rivet tail. Drill should never go trough the material just remove the head and pinch the pin trough. It is important not to enlarge the hole 1) because sometimes rivets are visible on a cover - You don't want to put another rivet off center - You want to put the same rivet in the same place in original hole. 2) what about another time? You cant enlarge the hole each time and put larger rivet. This way You can do it 100 times and get the same result. 3) what if the hole itself has antirust surface protection inside? drilling it off will remove this surface and will lead to rusting.

[@baatyr9430]

Using a bolt and screw is also an option

[@jaytodd5809]

What about those crazy split rivets used on car door window tracks..how do we remove those without breaking the glass?.!!

[@bojankljajic5408]

Can you show us what rivet gun did you use to put those rivets at battens? Do you know dimensions of those rivets? This aluminum battens look like dry van trailer side battens.

[@crooked-halo]

EDIT - This video is not aviation, so my following comments are not valid for this video. I'm a career aircraft structures man & the demonstrated methods could be hazardous to the surfaces I work on. Grinding? Never. Drill removal is the way I remove solid and blind rivets. The drill bit tip should go just below the surface of the top sheet of aluminum because of the possibility of widening the original hole. If drilling is done just right (correct bit diameter for particular rivet/hole diameter) the rivet head will often spin off onto the drill bit when the metal's surface is reached. If not, the drill bit or a punch can be used to pluck the rivet head off. Then the rivet shank is punched out. A drill bit full of perfectly-centered rivet heads is the proud possession of one good at rivet removal. Aluminum aircraft surfaces should be protected & never scratched. Corrosion or cracking could occur. The methods demonstrated should never be used in aircraft sheet metal work, but I don't know if this guy is working on aircraft. I now know this video is _NOT_ aviation, so I'll cut him some slack while leaving most of my original comment. Yes, I'm OCD, but love my work!

[@Bellatorlucis]

respect! 51-40-02))

[@RoyKnable]

Yes, that's the way we were taught to do it in high school during pre-engineering classes, joining aircraft aluminum using solid rivets, which are much harder to work with than blind rivets. Far less chance of damaging the surface of the plate or ovalizing the hole. The teacher would have flunked us if not thrown us out of the classroom if we had caused as much damage to the workpiece as in this video.

[@ovalhead1412]

Please be quiet, nobody asked

[@crooked-halo]

@@ovalhead1412 No, and, I don't care. If you want somebody to "be quiet," perhaps you should exit the _comments_ section.

[@moreclips805]

To be fair, it all depends what you’re working on. It’s possible someone out there is working on a lawn mower blade and not an aircraft responsible for getting people to their destination safely. Two entirely different environments

[@patpathinayake3586]

Thank you very much. Simple and very effective methods. Best of luck.

[@mathewdoyle3363]

You make my man hands look like girl hands. And you hand tools look they could tell alot of good stories. Thank you the good tips. Party on bud.

[@GodwillDemiGod]

Thank you. This helped. I go with the drill. Its super clean

[@rivetking]

I manufacture rivets, and often drill them out for testing purposes. Best ways as a fact. Diameter drill should match the head diameter of the rivet head. Then gradually shave it off until the tail falls out the other side. The shave concept, versus drill out it key, which is most effectively done with a larger drill dimeter. Smaller drill bits equal to or close to the body doesn't work well as the helix will catch causing the rivet to torque out which then means you can't shave it anymore. Absolutely no damage to the surfaces with good practice

[@HoangNguyen-bh3xe]

RivetKing Products l

[@keithtraa]

I don't believe it.

[@betterday2570]

RivetKing Products I use this method often on powder coated surfaces.

[@PaulQuito21]

Hopefully you've never done this on an aircraft lmao

[@destruxandexploze2552]

Drilling is the cleanest and seems like the best/easiest way

[@SpallinJ]

Thanks for the informative video! Can you recommend a good grinder, sort of like the one you use in your video? I'm in the market for one and I'm not sure what the good brands and models are.

[@aaronrstman1838]

SpallinJ . Personally I own Two different brands and they have never let me down. They are a MAKITA 4 1/2 and MILWAUKEE 4 1/2” & 5 1/2” one having a “paddle style” switch which offers more control over longer usage through comfort and not having to fumble for a slide/on-off switch. (Just MY personal preference) hope that helps if you haven’t by now purchased one of your own already.

[@spencermaiers8322]

This guy's hands are awesome. Imagine all the pasty handed complainers analyzing his technique! Good on ya man, your hands deserve their own t-shirt. Surely a hard workin' fella.

[@timothy790110]

he could probably remove the rivets with no tool with them!

[@ssandde]

Stupidly simple, but excellent video! Helped me out a lot, being a 'city' boy.

[@MarCo-rb8ul]

this helped a lot! didnt have any other tools but a hammer and a screwdriver lol just had to tear apart the rivets

[@jamesfoley2658]

Clearly drilling is the cleanest way to remove them

[@facereader99]

Regular drill bit or reversing drill bit, like the one used for extracting?

[@sapafernando1]

Regular drill bit

[@zyriik]

Veeery nicely demonstrated, I plan to be removing rivets from leather HOWEVER, I could REALLY use this on the damage decorating of my truck with all of these techniques. Thank you so very much! ^__^

[@dearage]

I was pretty sure he would use his hands in the end. With those hands, you don't really need tools!!!

[@dalmain70]

Great, easy video, answered all my questions! Thanks!

[@MrSqterror]

thanks for the idea..had issues with a dell pedge2900 case. 1st method its the best for PC/Server cases.

[@3lostblonds]

Thank you for posting! I see there are clean and rather messy ways of removal too !

[@uniquereviewshacks2121]

I don't have any power tools, chopped the head with a hand saw it worked, thanks.

[@kittykat2454]

Thanks for the video, I drilled out the rivets. Many thanks again!!

[@davfree9732]

Thanks for posting this video. I have a bowen's reflector head with a dent that popped out a rivet. Since the metal on the attaching piece is thinner than the head and prone to bending I need to take out the rivet's in order to removed the dents. The drill approach looks the least destructive

[@Hindelaufen]

Very helpful. Too bad you forgot to mention the C4 and flame thrower method.

[@Katy809RD]

Thanks for all the options! Don’t have many fancy tools. Great to know I can do it with a drill.

[@robertmendoza7042]

you don't need to use a chisel or grinder the possibility is you might damage the aluminum sheets. used a smaller drill bit to avoid widening the original hole.

[@randisallah]

I'd just like to say that I like things like that big old chisel, probably used to be twice that size. It's just been grinded down that many times its shrunk. A proper bloke with proper tools that have been well used and he even has the proper big old tough hands and sausage fingers. Now that's what I'd say is a proper bloke, a geezer or just a Man's Man. Just soldiers on and takes care of business, well done 👍.

[@viliamhlavaj]

How to pop rivet - 500 thousand views, How to remove rivet -1.1 milion views 😆

[@nestawestchickenwing]

This helped so much , I had everything except a drill and the screw driver one worked great . 😊

[@BobbyHTTC]

what if you don't have access to the other side?

[@Twistedstar0320]

Then the machined head will be lost inside. If it becomes a hazard, I've had to inject sealant in the cavity to secure the rivet in place. To replace it, you'd have to use a blind rivet.

[@dimensionexo.]

Kool,think I'll try the drill first.That chisel had a sharp edge.

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Thank you, you make it look so easy in the vice but when trying to remove table top supports it’s more tricky!

[@thomaswalenciej6771]

the drill is the cleanest way though especially if you want it to look professional with out any extra work

[@townsville69]

how do you work out what size drill to use ? Im replacing the rivets that hold in the bung seat on my boat and I don't want to make the hole too big.

[@davfree9732]

Start small and increase the drill bit size after each drill until you reach the point where the rivet can be removed. Without knowing the exact size of the hole, this 'work your way up' approach will prevent making a bigger hole and reveal the size of bit you need to remove the rest.

[@fredsmith8498]

What is the size of bit of the drill you need?

[@the_rush_to_nothing]

That’s dependent on the size of the rivet. It’s not one drill bit fits them all

[@kohjiiida2637]

It all looks easy until its on a tight spot

[@David-kc9sn]

I did it with a drill and pliers. Easy pesy. Took no time at all. Removed panel. Then used a hole punch. Done. No marks or damage to surface.

[@rominhawk3949]

To me it looked like the fastest method is the chisel and hammer; All methods will scratch the side being worked on; and It's a pain when drilling a rivet and it starts to spin with the drill bit. I had never thought of using a chisel and hammer; wow, that is fast and with a little care, can be not too damaging. Cheers. Thanks for sharing. Good video.

[@The_Drippin_Don]

I was just swapping out old GTX 1050ti in my little brother's PC for a much bigger RTX 2080 recently. It does fits in his case, but there was a harddrive panel in the way. Armed with the knowledge I got from playing PC Building Sim 1&2, I get to work feeling confident. I underestimated the task at hand and I realized that PCBS didn't prepared me for these tiny fuckers, having to removed 4 of them to detaches the panel. Without proper tools and unwilling to use hammer and chisel because over concern about damaging components with the impacts, I spent about 10 hours removing them using flathead screwdriver to lift them as much as I can and pull each out in little pieces with a pair of wire cutting pliers. Was very disappointed that PCBS didn't prepared me to deal with this BS lol

[@n4_ku]

I know the feeling man, you should demand a refund.

[@captlarry-3525]

when you replace the rivet with a new one.. you want a decent skin to work with.. so drill !

[@carletonhoffman]

why doesn't the rivet just keep spinning when it's drilled the way they always do for me?

[@corym8374]

You're pressing too hard. Rivets are usually pretty soft once you pop the core out with a punch so the drill bit will have a tendency to bite into the soft metal if you put really any pressure.

[@yvonnechristmas2616]

@@corym8374 I'm doing the same job, but I'm confused on the clutch number for torqe. Sorry ,just learning on my own.

[@stevenk1833]

Like Cory said don't press to hard and increase your RPM, 40-year A&P mechanic here.

[@jsin22366322]

Drilling it is.

[@TechieTard]

You forgot to put down the ALL MIGHTY DREMEL!

[@andyrulz2626]

I have a carbon fiber spoiler, so i think drilling them out without damaging the wing is best for me. Thank you for this video👍

[@ogspmex9926]

You forgot to mention shooting it with a 50bmg

[@Someone-nt8wz]

haha?

[@LTVoyager]

Probably have caused less damage than the grinder.

[@Propa_Ganda_Panda]

What on earth did people do before youtube showed us how to do everything 😂 I used the angle grinder method then the hammer and point. Worked like a dream. Many Thanks

[@PinkOwl31]

Buy a book. 😩 It was a horrible time....

[@denjack2542]

Called my dad

[@cosakti]

i think drill is the best way , other methods will damage the surface

[@christen1075]

Thank you. I'd forgotten the hammer and chisel method. Normally I'm not a music fan, but in your case, it was pretty upbeat.... Gracias

[@ezandman6804]

Yeah dude... The tune was great, lol

[@bikerboy2k142]

Drill was the easiest and fastest

[@JohnSmith-wd9rc]

How do you remove the rivers from a Ford that attach the window to the regulator? It's the kind of rivit that has the studs in the center, can't drive that out on glass, without breaking the glass.

[@alexg7736]

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[@Twistedstar0320]

Some rivets you need to use a double cut ball file in a 90° grinder. Very carefully (the ball file will want to grab and run off on you damaging the surrounding surfaces), so very carefully grind out the center of the rivet enough to where you can effectively use a drill bit and continue the process as normal. Drilling, popping the head off with a punch and then tapping the rivet out with a hammer. Do not use any of the methods in this video if you care about the finished product.

[@jacintarichardson2376]

This repair is beautiful for breathing new life into a solid toolbox. It has increased the security of the toolbox from one where eventually the lid would break off on its own to one where there is no risk of that. But the repair is not as secure as the original design. The original design was built with hidden hinges so that an attacker had to attack the locking mechanism to get in. And it's a good locking mechanism. Rivets are easy to break through with only a hammer and a screwdriver. This fix will keep opportunists away, and keep your stuff dry, but it is not better than replacing the product under warranty when it comes to thieves who are willing to carry a screwdriver and a hammer which is a pretty low bar.

[@Neopopulist]

lolwat?

[@CarlosFuentes-xi2hd]

Titanium Bit drill does the job swiftly, espe-cially if you have more than several rivets to remove.

[@meteorology7487]

I got to remove rivets from a car door in order to remove the motor and window lifter. Whose stupid idea was it to put that near glass.

[@oldmanmtb1443]

There's a reason they use rivets and not screws or nut and bolts....i learn the hard way.

[@eqisoftcom]

@@oldmanmtb1443 What is the reason?

[@zalafinari]

You forgot an option: Thermite

[@stringlarson1247]

I'm more of a white phosphorous guy, but a lil thermite? Yeah, I'm in.

[@seattledutch]

@@stringlarson1247 Dynamite works too

[@arbiteroftaste]

What are those rivets made of? Aluminum?

[@64seweryn]

You're doing is all wrong, dude. Use a way smaller bit to remove the rivet,and only go just below the head before you reach material. break the head off with a punch, then punch the rest out.

[@xxnapalmchildxx]

Appears the drill method is the cleanest.

[@rhysfagan6259]

what size drill bit did you use?

[@hamburgtech]

Way four would be his bare hands!

[@Xeyedjohn]

lol

[@benihya]

WOW, Minute 0 that is a real man's hand 🙂

[@avanishbhurke7230]

Thanks a lot man, learned something new today ❤

[@jerrybockes4769]

Thank u to who ever made this video now I can finally remove my door tag off my 1978 f250

[@Twistedstar0320]

Clearly not an Aircraft Mechanic.

[@guanjoonhan4366]

Is it always must drill a hole first before pop? Kindly reply back to ASAP...

[@davidartwales8512]

Thanks for making a helpful video that isn't filled with boring yammer. :)

[@Menga213]

what is the safest way to remove it from a car door? there is a air bag attached?

[@princeravnos6705]

Do you think anyone if this ways won't frick up a tower

[@yolandarivera6872]

Love the first method! Thank you for doing the video

[@fujiobass]

Thanks, now I'm fixing my canoe.