How to Drill Out Rivets on Cookware and Replace Them

[@halnywiatr]

Nothing but respect for the skills displayed in not only the fabrication, but also in design, engineering; as well as videography, script and editing. That said; please keep carpenter’s hammer seen at 8:01 in the wood shed. Aside from the superfluous claw, the striking face is hardened to drive nails into wood. Metalworking hammers are “softer” on the face and peen to prevent the shrapnel that can fly from a chipped face on a carpenter’s claw hammer. Rant over: Carry on.

[@housecopper]

Thanks for the tip - I generally use hammers based on their weight more than anything lol. I've been lucky enough not to see any shrapnel!

[@Julesplaysbass]

Thanks for posting this! I just got my first couple sheets of copper to start working on my own cookware, thanks to the the inspiration from you. I was hoping to see if I could email you some questions about resources and stuff?

[@housecopper]

Yes! Of course! Website has my info - maybe you already did email me?! I've been traveling for work so I'm super behind, but I WILL respond!

[@Julesplaysbass]

@@housecopper I did email you, yes! And no rush or worries, I look forward to hearing from you when you do have the chance, thank you so much

[@curlylocks8460]

Another fun, informative video, thanks Sar!

[@housecopper]

Aw, thanks babe! xo

[@JesseGuo]

Thanks for posting this :)

[@housecopper]

Thanks for watching!

[@caramuhlhahn1281]

where can one find the training that you have? Any ideas. Everything you do is beautifully described

[@housecopper]

I was very lucky to land an apprenticeship with a master tinsmith 15 minutes from me. If you can find someone local (there is a Facebook Tinsmith and a Facebook Coppersmith group and you could put a shout out) that is best. Anything else will be peacemeal and you won't get much other than a workshop here or there. There is a tinsmith convergence that's several days and you can network and learn a lot there. I have a video on that from a few weeks ago. :)

[@caramuhlhahn1281]

@@housecopper thanks so much for replying so quickly. I will check out your other video and try to do some networking soon. Keep it up. You are inspiring a lot of people. :)

[@sureshsrini7309]

Can you share the link to buy the rivets here? may be in Amazon. Thanks in advance.

[@housecopper]

There is no link - you have to order the rivets from the manufacturer in Markesan, Wisconsin (Prairie Rivet). The rivets are not available on Amazon.

[@johnreskusich2324]

Cool video. Thank you.

[@housecopper]

Glad you liked it! Yay!

[@elizabethhorejs96]

Is there a special drill and/drill bit needed to drill through rivets? We only have a handheld drill and I’d like to separate the handles from my old pots.

[@housecopper]

Nope, just a regular handheld drill or drill press and a drill bit that won't enlarge the holes. You should be OK to go with what you have!

[@elizabethhorejs96]

@@housecopper Thank you!

[@pengchen2365]

What kind of rivet you use? Thanks

[@housecopper]

I always use cold-forged, truss-headed, solid shank 100% pure copper rivets.

[@dlturbyfill]

Where do you get your rivets?

[@housecopper]

Prairie Rivet in Markesan, WI

[@wenzdayjane]

what kind of rivets did you use? are they aluminum?

[@housecopper]

I always use copper rivets.

[@kochuthressiapk5100]

Where to get it repaired my 15 cm steel sauce pan with reveted steel handle.i am from Kerala Cochin

[@Fridelain]

I would not be too fussed about enlarging the holes, bigger rivets seems like a good idea anyhow.

[@housecopper]

Pretty much, yup!

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

Such a small pan. I wonder what it's used for? It looks like you're using copper instead of brass rivets and you don't try to dome the handle side?

[@housecopper]

Yes, they are copper rivets. I never use brass rivets. I do not understand your statement about doming the handle side. This is a process I never learned in my 7 year apprenticeship under a master smith.

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

@@housecopper I just mean rounding over the edges on the rivet. In leatherwork you sometimes hit the domer against the rivet instead of using the flat of the hammer.

[@housecopper]

@@BrentDaughertyMe ohhh, gotcha. Thanks! I have never heard it called that! Sometimes I do that if I have a hand tool on hand that fits the size of the rivet diameter (I have a couple that do the 'doming') to create that look. But I do so many random custom riveting jobs I don't have a tool for every diameter of every rivet. In that case, I usually sand the edges over with a dremel so at least they don't catch on dish rags. :)

[@KUGW]

I like rivets, I hate drilling them out, I been building Freddy Kruger glove and I need to rivet it, I'm dreading doing it.... Cool channel...

[@housecopper]

I don't mind drilling them out, but they are putzy for sure! Thank you for watching!!!

[@jaydwy8069]

Isnt copper not good for you to cook with? I've read some stuff that advises against it, but then again who knows with the internet.

[@housecopper]

You are correct - you don't want to cook directly ON copper surfaces (unless you are doing jam or caramel/sugar). That's why all copper cookware is lined with tin, silver or stainless steel. :)

[@vduval52]

Yep. Let the average gal run out to her drill press. Good grief!

[@housecopper]

I think this is a compliment, in which case - thank you! :)