Four ways to remove rivets, Armour Technique Short #5

[@domingoocho4374]

I've tried both Grinder and drill methods. I like the grinder better, but I've had to use the drill many times. To avoid denting the metal so much, I use a clamp like a vice or pliers to press the side of the rivet's hammered side into the hole I drilled. I keep doing it until it fits through, and with the right size of drill and clamp, I can pull out the rivet without the use of a punch. It takes a lot longer, so I only ever use the drill method when I have no washer, or just can't afford to damage the metal and what's around it. My grinder is quite cumbersome at times, so if I try to avoid the drill method when I may need it, I end up scratching up the metal a bit.

[@MojosQuantentunnel]

That power file is a monster. Looks like a good choice for this job. Thanks for demonstrating!

[@GreenleafWorkshop]

My pleasure, they're relatively cheap and are great at their job.

[@paularae6324]

Of all the rivet removal videos I have watched this afternoon, this is my favorite. I am not a fan of creating a bigger hole with a drill bit, then having to find a rivet that will fill the bigger hole.

[@GreenleafWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful.

[@rynait]

another YT video also show using cold chisel shearing the rivet off. I like your idea. put extra washer to facilitate future removal if any.

[@sdunca4864]

Long time watcher- short-time ago I subscribed- and its totally cool... Got a question for you- how about with the Napoleonic Brass rivets? were they done the same way like in Cuirassiers breast plates? If Im in wrong era for you- apologies--- just doing some research and figured I would ask you as well while I dig into papers to see if you had any info knowledge or resources Bravo and as always- THANK YOU for the content!

[@audi3318]

Ok, what if you don’t have access to the back of the rivet and the rivet is in a rebated hole ?

[@robjeffreys1498]

Great video! Very helpful information delivered in a nice, straightforward style.

[@DwarfLordAirsoft]

Did it really take about a second to take that material down with the electric file?

[@TheAssassin409]

mine runs off of an air compressor, one of the best tools when i do armor work, you just have to be careful not to take away too much material.

[@GreenleafWorkshop]

Not in this case, that's a bit of editing, I think I may have forgotten to fade in and out to show it. It takes about 5-10 seconds. But as mentioned by TheAssassin409 just go steady or you can remove more than you bargained for.

[@camerond9885]

Everything this guy did do not do unless you want your part scraped.

[@GreenleafWorkshop]

I'm interested. What makes you say that? Although this video is quite old now. I've used techniques like these for 12 years and am yet to leave anything scraped or damaged.

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Just be careful wont hurt nothing