Driving small rivets for beginners

[@Iowa599]

Rivets do weigh less than bolts... do you have a quick way to remove them that doesn't deform or destroy the panels?

[@ConrailHistorical]

Yes! To remove them, I use a Dremel tool with a grinding blade to remove the formed head, then use a spring loaded center punch to make a divet where the body of the rivet goes through, then drill out with an appropriate size drill bit. If you're careful with the rotary tool (Dremel), you won't damage the panel.

[@jaredkennedy6576]

Nice, very informative. It's kinda wild when your scale model is big enough that the rivet details are actually rivets too

[@ConrailHistorical]

Thanks Jared! The Live Steam end of the hobby is a lot different than the smaller scales. Check out some of our cars at Www.ReadingCarCompany.com Thanks!

[@JonasJunior-di2zz]

Friend, what brand is this hammer? Is there a store that imports it to Brazil?

[@ConrailHistorical]

Hello! Those rivet tools are sold by a local for $99.00 us Dollars. I can ship internationally for you. Contact us via my website at Www.ReadingCarCompany.com and I can get you pricing. Thanks!

[@ConrailHistorical]

The website for the store that sells the tools is Eastwood.com