DIY COPPER RIVETS

[@anthonysinclair5721]

30 years ago an old boat builder gave me several boxes of those round and square nails and the washer things too , I guess I'll have to drill a bunch of holes in the car and see how it turns out , I hope the ol' lady doesn't mind! 😅

[@ratrodsafrica]

Have fun! Hope the old lady dont freak out too much...😂

[@SchysCraftCo.]

That's pretty cool duff. I really like that idea. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@danielw7060]

Again, you are a God send my man, i dont know how to show appreciation for your knowledge other than applying it to my truck! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! If I can manage to spread some love and inspiration, its mission accomplished for me😀

[@robertvandenberg4396]

So cool, have some brass plate lying around... Wait, you wanted some conveyor belting as well.... Time you drove some km's for a visit, preferably in one of the rods....

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Ja, time I need to come make a turn...

[@DustyMacsGarage]

This is sweet!!!! Adding this to my tool bag Boet!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes man! Get some rivets going😅

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

Dude, you have some great content. I am really enjoying making my way through your playlist.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you’re enjoying it! Lots more to come.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Those rivets look excellent, great tip really set's it off, have a Lekka one

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@jackiedonaldson7718]

“Outstanding!” Tips are good!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. If they can help, I'm happy!

[@brentlines6238]

greta stuff I managed to find a solid half inch piece six foot long , so will be busy. keep up the good work in SA. my father lived there for many years.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Enjoy your project!

[@brendendyson8470]

Looks good mate 👍🏻

[@stuffdexdoes223]

I love the rivet look for cars. Again appreciate sharing your methods.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like them! Pleasure to share.

[@LonnieGaddis-oy4ww]

Hey Mr.Div enjoyed your vid on the copper rivets.I've started watching your videos on your Hudson truck,enjoyed those I assume the end was on the skirts never seen it on the road.I've watched all of your other video's enjoyed all especially your cohorts/friends great gang of guys. Keep it up, I'm working on a 28 Essex truck 8 yr.project still at it.I'm an old viewer near 66.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Haven't worked on the Hudson for a while, but will get back on it soon! Good luck with your project.

[@patrickpage3891]

I like the way that looks. In fact l am going to try it out on my tailgate.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Would love to see a pic when you done! Send me an email

[@poochefmarowbePoochman]

I love your style man! And you got shop monkeys!!! How cool is that!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro!

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome as usual

[@gizmodietsch3922]

Aloha Div, as always.. Very cool!!! I'm trying to watch all of your videos. Always great info!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you for the support

[@redram646]

That is awesome Div. Love the Abba in the background, you have good taste in music

[@ratrodsafrica]

Sharp ears! Thanks man!

[@redram646]

@@ratrodsafrica not a man. But you're welcome

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@redram646 Sorry ma'am, I didn't know☺️

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

that's amazing! looks like a lot of fun creating your car

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Jip, that's what it's all about, fun creating 😀

[@mrolcarguy]

Again, you give all of us interesting information.... thin gauge copper pipe or sheet is an easy way to make the bells. However, finding copper nails can be a problem. Heavy gauge copper wire 6ga or so should be able to be a good stand in for copper nails.... Good info as always, keep the info Cumming

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, heavy gauge copper wire will work very well!

[@mikep95133]

Subscribed !! The rivets are a great idea !!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Desert Mike! Happy that you like the rivets!

[@geoffreymills9932]

Very cool look for any ratrod, still catching up with the old ones but I see you have a 37 Chevy setting there, are there any videos on it yet or is it still waiting for its reincarnation

[@ratrodsafrica]

No, the 37 Chevy is patiently waiting for some attention. No idea when, but she is safe and in no hurry😅

[@appatula]

I'm curious if one could make a crude circular blanking die by just drilling the hole deeper into the doming/drilling die? Using a punch bar with the round end hardened and just by drilling the hole (same diameter of the punch rod) a bit deeper into steel? Might actually make a very crude round blanking die (the right angle shoulders of the hole shearing the copper round as the punch pushes past the die hole shoulder) then forming of the dome is completed when the round blank driven to the bottom of the hole. May save you from using aviation shears to cut it out.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I think your plan will work very well! Mine was a quick fix for making just a few🙂 Next time, gonna try your idea. Thanks!

[@appatula]

@@ratrodsafrica Let me know how it works out! Being an American, I just wanted to say I genuinely appreciate your content. Ever since I got my Norton 750 Commando l never went back.....want to add a Royal Enfield to the collection now! No one combines beautiful traditional aesthetics with performance like the British/Cape Brits! Whether its sleek and sexy or mean, masculine but elegant you always incorporate the best of both worlds with traditional techniques of craftsmanship. I can see that exact philosophy in your work with RRods. You mate are a dying breed thank you for sharing your art! Very few master craftsman artisans left these days. I only hope a young man apprentices under you to keep your traditions alive!

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@appatula thanks for the kind words! Would love to own a Norton myself. Nice!

[@kmnremtp]

I love these rivets!!!!

[@StreetTruckGarage]

awesome skills, thanks for sharing.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Maybe fit some to The Ghost? 😂

[@Afro408]

Just discovered you man. Great looking rods and I love the 'Chevy.....sortof.' 🤣 Ya got my sub. Cheers from the othadownunda. 😉

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to my shop!

[@brianhaw9398]

I think you could make the washers out of copper pipe. I am a plumber so have lots of little cut offs around. The nails may be a bit more difficult to find.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I saw copper nails at a large hardware place recently. Yes, flattened pieces of pipe could work too. Luckily I have lots of plate off cuts.

[@deankay4434]

@@ratrodsafrica I think copper nails are making a come back in the roofing department of home improvement stores as copper valley "W" are being install on long lasting roof materials. Yes, they turn green on the roof but from oxidation. Once that layer forms, they are good for 60-80 years. I seen episodes of "This Old House" in the states as they use them. Maybe pricy but cheaper than stainless steel nails. Great! DK, Omaha.

[@noneyabidness6655]

The die lip , if the punch goes into the die . Maybe a shear line could be worked out . That way it would separate as ready made from the copper . May mess with the hole makin on the end tho .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, could be refined a lot. I wanted something real quick😄

[@larryanderson8049]

like your ingenuity and skills...making cool cooler!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

Now, that is slick, I like it

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@Sir66Hugh]

Lots of copper rivets available from leather supply stores.

[@jeffmesser796]

That is sooooo cooool

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Jeff! Fun to do.

[@sharndupreez1]

I see that you started hitting the rivets with the round edge of the hammer first .. am I correct in making the assumption that it helps to spread the copper nail better?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Jip, it definitely spreads better and faster. Then you can use the flat side for the "finishing".

[@nyetloki]

The round side is a ball peen hammer, specifically used to dish out rivets :)

[@timhofstetter5654]

I'm glad that I'm not the only fella who's done that to a belt sander. 8)

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂👍

[@tomsawyer247]

That's thinking outside the box.

[@chriskappes9170]

Very nice trick looks like they belong on the vehicle

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother

[@stephenchisadza4975]

That is awesome

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@deankay4434]

Out of curiosity Dov, but are these strictly decorative or can the be structural holding two metals together. I have seen boat half's put together with screws and some with rivets. The screws seem to win over time bouncing on waves, but care is taken to place washers and a backing strip for them to attach to, at least in higher end fiberglass boats. Just curious but what a nice look. I will be starting on my old 1967 C10 pickup next year after it warms (No Garage for a guy who worked on vehicles his life) but painting like a copper penny! DK, Omaha.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Well, they used to build big ships that were riveted together! So can definitely be structural, although the copper does not have that much strength. If large shear forces are in play, steel rivets will be better, but they need to heated red hot. Back in the day I used to build traditional wooden boats that were held together with only copper rivets. Plenty strong if done right.

[@deankay4434]

@@ratrodsafrica I understand and completely agree! Thanks, have a good one!

[@letsbefrank6269]

Lekka.😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

😀 Thanks

[@johnnymac1580]

Looks like a saw blade on the air breather ⚡️

[@ratrodsafrica]

Sharp observation!

[@tienierabie7127]

Danie vir die deel. Die like bja goed

[@ratrodsafrica]

Plesier.

[@ANGELSANCHEZ-ny9ix]

Im think this work for you

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you

[@flajelflajel7760]

Бессмысленные "украшения".

[@ratrodsafrica]

The same can be said about art. We humans decorate many things. All "pointless" from a minimalistic point of view.

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

Dude, you have some great content. I am really enjoying making my way through your playlist.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you’re enjoying it! Lots more to come.🙂

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

@ratrodsafrica i didn't mean to spam with multiple messages...although I guess its good for the algorithm. Thanks again mate

[@ratrodsafrica]

@gibbyrockerhunter no worries mate