This video shows the basics of fixing solid rivets, I was lucky and only had about a dozen to do
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@thomastidewater2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY!!! Somebody who actually knows what they're doing! I fully expected to see silicone caulk, or flexseal, or 5200 with nuts and bolts, etc., etc., etc. like the rest of the Primitive Pete's are posting. What a breath of fresh air!
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thank you for watching and commenting. You made my day. I appreciate it
@aNuthaRedneck Жыл бұрын
On existing rivets i don't drill them out. I just get someone to hold a big hammer on the inside while i give it a good whack on the outside. Seals them up every time with very little work.
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. That works fine if there’s no corrosion. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it
@billroyals72233 жыл бұрын
I always prefered all welded aluminum boats, but since i've been watching your videos i am no longer opposed to a riveted boat. You have shown how easy it is to find and repair damaged rivets. Great job as usual.
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
@MW_1995 Жыл бұрын
i weld aluminum boat t tops leaning posts ect for a living. welded boats are not better or stronger than riveted, thats a big misconception. Rivets are easier to drill out and fix where as the constant strain and stress being beat by waves or sand from beaching the bow up will crack welds and the aluminum around it. rivets allow a lot more flex and vibration but just my two cents. look at an aircraft if you want proof, theres a reason they dont weld them
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Amen. I tell people the exact same thing and they want to argue. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting
@cozziwysong39053 жыл бұрын
now thats how you do a video of how to fix something BEST VIDEO!!!
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thank buddy I appreciate it
@joshanderson924 Жыл бұрын
Gives me great relief. I was worried about if my rivets start leaking but with the right tools and some practice seems like it's not that difficult to replace these things
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
No sir it’s not hard. Thanks for watching I appreciate it
@dont-want-no-wrench9 ай бұрын
have one i picked up for scrap price, will be a spring project to do this, good tips.
@NavanSelects20153 жыл бұрын
another great vid, I've been stripping my boat this winter and I'm almost at the raw bottom and ready to drill out some leaky rivets
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. Thanks for watching.
@CatfishandCrappie3 жыл бұрын
Very cool Jeff! I am following this whole build! Happy Fishing!
@Adamthebuilder2 жыл бұрын
Great video and advice!
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@BillnUSA2 жыл бұрын
I like it Now I just need the guts to do it to my 86 islander 😄
@pensnut082 жыл бұрын
"Blocks under the trailer.."... Newbie question: Jack stands would work, correct? Those I got! And I want to give you my sincerest thanks! You just saved my trailer because I would have put the water right in. Thank you again.. And like John H below said ..... I thought you said "Fing rivets" and I am in North GA on the NC border LMAO
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Yea Jack stands are fine. I’m sure I said Fing rivets a couple hundred times while working on these old boats lol. Thanks for watching and commenting
@Everythingoutdoors9023 ай бұрын
Do you have the link for where you purchased your rivets?
@MuskratAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I have a couple I need to fix but I can't get to them now...
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Get you some closed end rivets and fix them if they’re real bad.
@electronicjunky69402 ай бұрын
Great video. For some reason his voice reminds me of President George H Bush.
@bowl8302 ай бұрын
lol. 😂 I appreciate you watching and commenting I appreciate it
@ReedlaxationOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video! Keep em coming and thanks for sharing. Sub’d your channel; we gotta keep the outdoors thing growing!
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate you commenting and subbing.
@lancerudy99343 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks.
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir I appreciate you watching and commenting
@CatfishWeekly3 жыл бұрын
What a great series this is!!!
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir I appreciate it
@dusty1498 Жыл бұрын
Hi , I was wondering if your still selling your Rivet kits? Thanks
@richardgregory66533 жыл бұрын
thanks Jeff
@FishGearsАй бұрын
What if you cant get to the other side? Would a pop rivet with some sealant be ok?
@bowl830Ай бұрын
You can get closed end pop rivets. They work pretty good. Use all aluminum rivets.
@midgebarker40222 жыл бұрын
I've all but give up locating my leaks. I have a tracker 94 magna 17 fish. Takes on water at the lake. Bilge pump pumps it out. Haven't been able to locate the leak. Will try out the repair tips mentioned here.
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Good luck buddy. Thank you for watching
@scottwilson40792 жыл бұрын
I’m a aircraft structure guy. When we rivet on the outside of airplanes we use a sealant. Just a small amount around and in the hole to seal everything up as the rivet expands. Doesn’t the boat have this from the factory?
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Overlapping panels have a sealant in between the layers. A well bucked rivet will give a water tight seal. Aircraft have a high positive/negative pressure so sealant is required on certain types of rivets. A lot of times they used a epoxy primer like substance. It help prevent corrosion and fill microscopic imperfections. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@timhalcomb40413 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing have a blessed day in the name of Jesus
@wilhaines75162 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@davehoughton29345 ай бұрын
How small is your Compressor please. I need advice on this. You are da man.
@bowl8305 ай бұрын
I have a huge 100 gallon in the shop. But I’ve used a small 1 gallon before. The hammer doesn’t use a lot of air in short blast. Thanks for watching and commenting
@lucydifonzo1390 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm looking for any advice you might have on how to fix a rib inside the bow of my boat that the somehow was torn off of 6 of its rivets. The outside of the hull and the rivets themselves are still in place and look perfectly fine, but when I removed the floor to replace it, I found a rib sort of popped up a little and really wide holes where the rivets used to go through. Looks like the last owner covered it in black goop and called it a day, but that's not my kind of fix. lol... I'm not sure if I can add extra rivets, or if I have to tear out the whole frame to replace that rib, or what? I appreciate any guidance you can give me because I can tell you have a lot of experience and know what you're doing. (I don't have a clue, but I'm learning...lots of thanks to you and your videos!!).
@davidc.9933 Жыл бұрын
truss head stainless bolts and 5200 sealant when you install them.
@knutarneaakra60132 ай бұрын
Tig welding😊
@bowl8302 ай бұрын
Tig is good at filling holes but a bad idea for replacing rivets. The rivet is there to hold multiple layers and sometimes ribs or supports. I’ve had to drill out and repair many boats that were welded Welding has its place but o usually will weld up one if I think it’s to bad to just rebuk. But I will drill it out and replace the rivet afterwards. Thank you for watching and commenting
@FishingBasics2 жыл бұрын
I've tried about 20 rivets now. They just bend on me like a nail or they don't get tight. Tried different psi's. 3/16 1/2" rivets. Can't figure out why they won't work?
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Might be to long. You only want about 5/16” sticking through. Anymore than that and they can bend. A variable speed impact makes it much easier. That way you can go slow till you get the hang of it.
@turboleggy2 жыл бұрын
Have those welded cracks held up?
@JustinsFishinFetish3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome stuff! Thank you I'm learning alot!
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. It’s comments like that that make it worth it. Thanks
@erickschroeder2577 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Are there a certain type/brand of sealed pop rivet you prefer? Thanks
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Not really. I’ve used several brands they’ve all been about the same.
@captainsmate57702 жыл бұрын
Do you have part numbers for air gun patrs
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I will find them and post.
@wilhaines75162 жыл бұрын
Are the replacement rivets you are using aluminum or steel? And, are the original boat rivets you are taking out aluminum or steel? Thanks
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Yes aluminum and the original is as well
@neighisay31532 жыл бұрын
steel and aluminum in direct contact react with each other and corrode
@johnhewetson44062 жыл бұрын
Great information. Is it just me or does it sound like he is saying "The F'king rivets"? lol I had to less closely many times to hear that it was "bucking rivets".
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Lol. It’s a southern thing lol. I may have slipped a F-Bomb in there somewhere. Thank you for watching and commenting it made my day.
@eddiedewes14543 жыл бұрын
I have a dent with leaking rivets, would you try to hammer out the dent or just replace the rivets?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
If it’s workable I try to straighten it before I remove the rivets. Aluminum does stretch bad. That can make it harder for sure. I’d say use a quality epoxy and try to seal the seam. Good luck
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you
@eddiedewes14543 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Chad711743 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the that attachment for a hammer drill . What exactly is it called ? Thanks
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Sorry I just seen this. I’m gonna have a kit available soon that will have the tool and rivets of various sizes. You can contact me on Facebook. @ Team Reelin the blues.
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Sold all I had but I got more ordered should be in next week I hope. I got the rivets just dont have the dies
@wilhaines75162 жыл бұрын
If it is aluminum, as I think it must be, is the Brazier solid rivet considered to be a hard or soft rivet? Thanks again.
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it. Brazier come in hard and soft. I recommend going with soft for boat skins. I use soft 99% of the time
@wilhaines75162 жыл бұрын
The Brazier indicates the type of head as I understand it. So where can you purchase a soft Brazier head aluminum rivet and how do you know you are buying soft and not hard rivets? Thanks again for your speedy reply. That was quick!
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Yes sir Brazier is the type. I buy them in bulk. I have a company supposed to be shipping me some kits for me to sell that includes a variety of different lengths and the set tool but Covid has them way behind. . You can buy them on line at aircraft builder supply houses. They carry every length and diameter there is. Aircraft tool supply is there name. I use all aluminum on boats. Never mix medals. Hard rivets will have a dimple in the center of the head and usually feel a little heavier.
@wilhaines75162 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for such a speedy reply. Much appreciated. I hear Aircraft Builders Supply Houses is a good source. Thanks again. Great video and information.
@williamdinsmore67343 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the rivet chisel?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I order them in bulk. I have a rivet kit that’s supposed to be available soon. It will have varies size solid rivets as well as the set tool and some closed end blind rivets. They should be in in a couple weeks
@gregbell5975 Жыл бұрын
No sealer on the new rivet such as 4200 ??.? . Thanks
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
A good clean hole no. The panels had a sealer between the layers but they don’t apply anything to the rivet itself. I use a thin epoxy sometimes if the holes are a little corroded. You can also use a epoxy paint. Just dip in it then BUCK the rivet. Wipe off excess. You don’t want anything thick to get between the head and the surface. It will cause it to flex and leak.
@LittleBunnyKungFoo3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, but I cringed when he drilled them out. That’s a fast way to go through drill bits. Keep it 700 rpm or lower to keep the temper on those bits. A good sharp bit at 700 rpm will tear through material faster than a dull bit at 3000
@damianmlamb3 жыл бұрын
Crazy how that works...
@dusty149811 ай бұрын
Its aluminum softest metal going ... almost
@LittleBunnyKungFoo11 ай бұрын
@@dusty1498 friction on Aluminum still creates a lot if heat
@dusty149811 ай бұрын
@@LittleBunnyKungFoo Fair enough your right about drill speed but even with cheap bits you would have to be drilling at top speed to dull them on aluminum
@bowl83011 ай бұрын
@dusty1498 it’s usually not a issue of dulling when working with aluminum, the biggest problem I see usually is gumming up the bit. I’ve had to oversized a few times cause the bit gummed up and fouled the hole go through.
@kansascityshuffle85263 жыл бұрын
I cringe when i see leaking rivets repaired by welding them.
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Same here. I Hate to see a riveted boat welded at all lol. I had to weld 2 small hairline cracks around rivets. But I put the rivets back in afterwards
@kansascityshuffle85263 жыл бұрын
@@bowl830 totally understandable what you did chasing cracks. Boat looks good 👍
@xxxxxxx37603 жыл бұрын
I have a 14ft valco an all most down both sides have water seap out when I put the hose to the seam should I take them all out an redo them are put some kind of epoxy down the seam
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I’ve had good success with epoxy on the seams. If the boat can be flipped it’s easy gravity can do the work for you. It can be done from the inside as well if it’s accessible
@damianmlamb3 жыл бұрын
Circular motion drill head is exactly what uou want to do but go a size bit up and you can drill til head pops and just use nail set to pop body out of hole
@georgiafisherman50503 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying these repair videos.
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching I appreciate it
@bobr42263 жыл бұрын
Do you have to use a special tensile rivet or will just any aluminum solid rivet work ?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I use what is called “soft” rivet. They’re all about the same. If you use “ hard” rivets they’re more difficult to get right for beginners and not necessary. I hope to have kits available soon that has rivets and the tool to set them. Thanks for watching
@zoomzoomgt3 ай бұрын
Is there any difference from. Using your method, vs traditional rivet hand tool aside from time and efficiency? Any special rivets needed for these? Cause ive seen ppl use some sort of aqua silicone when putting in riviets.
@bowl8303 ай бұрын
These are solid rivets. You have to hammer buck them or use a hydraulic press gun. The other type is pop. I only use closed end pop rivets as a temporary or last resort.
@Richard-dv5qo Жыл бұрын
Starcraftt 18ft vbotom 3/16 brazier heads right. I just order impact hammer u have??
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yes that’s the type I use most times. I keep 1/4” on hand for holes that are out of round or just need to be cleaned more. The length varies by area
@redouanepeche3 жыл бұрын
Good job farinde
@AlexKon73 Жыл бұрын
Grat video. Really informative. I have question. Restorin and old riveted aluminum boat and would like to know your opinion. The boat comes to me sanded inside and out. To bear aluminum. Sbould I seal it before water tested?
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Either way is fine. I’d do it before just to see
@WAFishQuest2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! I need to get after my leaky Lund now!
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Lund makes awesome boats. I think they are the best hulls out there. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@glenndavis40473 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on doin this with my 91 lowe 1657. I believe the rivets are 3/16 should i get 3/8 or 1/2 length? Also my keels are like the one on this boat on the bottom they are just riveted to the boat some place where the rivet goes through to hold it on are torn ar broken and there are some wear holes in the keels? What would be the beat way to try and fix that?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Length is determined by the thickness of what your holding. As a rule you want 1 1/2 times the shaft sticking out. So on a 3/16 you want 5/16. If the cracks are real bad I’d have them tig welded inside and out. Then go from there
@peterzambuto8992 жыл бұрын
Hey man what do you recommend to seal the bottom of a leaky aluminum Jon boat with And do you recommend jb weld or and epoxy to put on the rivets for a seal
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
I never use JB weld. It just doesn’t hold up. I use epoxy. If the metal is in good shape I just use the river with a little epoxy paint. It will seal without it if done right but with it it’s more forgiving.
@Antique_Outboard_Revival Жыл бұрын
Where do you buy the chisels that fit rivets for the air hammer?
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
I order mine from Amazon. Some electrical supply places carry them
@gscapes13602 жыл бұрын
Where are you located I’ll pay you to fix my leaking rivets lol
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
I wish I had time lol. I’m in Nc
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching I appreciate it
@davehaag81753 жыл бұрын
What if there is alil bit of corrosion around the rivet hole?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Clean it to bare aluminum. If the hole is corroded and not perfect. Go up one size on the rivet to where you have good clean hole. Sometimes I use a good epoxy on surface of skin then insert rivet. Don’t use a soft epoxy. Good luck. Thanks for watching
@anthonyaviles866511 ай бұрын
What type of rivets are the the softer ones of the hard ones theirs two typeen
@bowl83011 ай бұрын
Soft rivets. Hard have a dimple on the head
@anthonyaviles866511 ай бұрын
Which on you use when you reskin the tracker transom
@bowl83011 ай бұрын
@anthonyaviles8665 soft. Hard rivets are rarely used in boats. It takes a hydraulic squeezer to set those
@anthonyaviles866511 ай бұрын
Yeah the ones i orderd off amazon where the hard ones have the dipple in the middle ended up ordering the soft ones from jay cee rivets and sales in mi
@anthonyaviles866511 ай бұрын
Do you recommend a little g flex seal around the rivets
@JérômeSabourin-n7m Жыл бұрын
When you dont have access to the interior floor are you using blind rivet with sealant ? Thanks!
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
I use closed end blind rivets. The mandrel is sealed so they don’t leak through the center hole
@JérômeSabourin-n7m Жыл бұрын
@@bowl830 just watch your other video about that . Using sealant on the Rivet like 3m 4200 is good or better use epoxy like gflex?
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
@@JérômeSabourin-n7m 4200 should be fine. I’ve had about a dozen of the closed end rivets in my boat for 5 years with no issue. I used G flex.
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Thank you got watching and commenting I appreciate it
@JérômeSabourin-n7m Жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for your answer!
@miguelsantiago54432 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for posting this. I have a 57 sea king I’m restoring and the previous owner used bolts with washers and epoxy in several spots that had rivets. I want to redo it correctly before coating. Would you tig or braze the hole then reset a new oe sized rivet? Or use a bigger sized rivet with epoxy? Thanks in advance
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
I would go to 1/4” river but no bigger. I have welded a few up in my day but I always put the river back in. Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@darrengillesdarrengilles833629 күн бұрын
Another skill you might want to master is sharpening a drill bit