Rivet Removal Tool (Its Just That Simple)

[@benihya]

You just gave me the idea to use a $1 one-time use drill bit from 0.99 C store, Cheers

[@robertschulke1596]

Sounds like the parts need to be hardened and ground to dimension. Some grease on the moving surfaces would help as well. Using a tungsten carbide bit would help as well.

[@tripives1858]

For a bus.... Drilling will require probably several hundred drill bits. As mentioned below, the bits are dull after about 50 rivets.

[@raymondw7875]

This tool worked well for about the first 50 rivets for me. Then the fluting on the side of the bit wore on the part it passes through allowing the bit to walk and no longer stay centered. I think an improved design would be to use a bit that does not have fluting on the side. After 100 rivets I found this tool to be useless (in fact defeating the purpose of it's use) and am reverting to the center punch and drill method you show in your earlier videos.

[@dcdvs1583]

Raymond you hit the head on the Rivet hehe. Yes you are right. I noticed the same thing as well after 75+ rivets on a window frames. I found punching the center first helps with the walking of the bit but it won’t stop it 100%. Also I agree with either the fluting needs to be changed or the bit itself should be removable from the thread insert. Maybe add a allen retention pin to the thread insert so the drill bit can be changed out easier and make it more cost effective when the bits have to be changed out.

[@Borgorl]

@@dcdvs1583Hello, can you please point me towards the video where you show the center punch method for removing rivets? Thank you

[@dcdvs1583]

@@Borgorl it will be on my exterior panel replacement video part 1 of 2 and I specifically talk about it in the first 2 minutes of the video

[@bkjan4282]

great video. Can a new rivet be placed into the drilled hole? Thank you

[@dcdvs1583]

@@bkjan4282 yes it sure can

[@krelllab6366]

What if you don't have access to the opposite side? I guess the back of the rivet just falls down where can rattle around.

[@dcdvs1583]

Yes that would be correct, but depending on insulation install most likely you wouldn’t hear the rattle. Plus when in camp or just parked you shouldn’t hear any rattle at all.

[@craiglangley1478]

Would you recommend this for removing rivets on travel trailers and aluminum boats?

[@dcdvs1583]

Ya I would. It works well on any rivet no matter the type of application. Depending on the amount of rivets needed to be removed, will depend on how many drill bits you will need as the bits wear out every 40-50 rivets. Very simple to use and makes the process easy if it’s your first time trying to remove rivets. Thanks for watching

[@DD-ic1bd]

Excellent video! Thanks for the tool tip! We'll be looking into getting that one!!

[@dcdvs1583]

Thank you and well worth the investment.

[@sierradenali3270]

Will this removal tool drill out pop rivets & Olympic rivets?

[@dcdvs1583]

Technically yes you could on both. The pop rivet would be as easy as it gets when removing the rivet compared to buck rivet or Olympic rivet. This tool works well keeping aligned as long as the bit cut still has a bite or sharp cutting edge. As it gets dull you will find the drill bit wanting to walk to one side of the rivet from center. Only two ways to avoid that is by either center punching the rivet prior(which kinda defeats purpose of this tool) or replace the bit about every 75 rivets to avoid walking which can become costly depending how many rivets need to be removed. I found my earlier method by center punch and regular drill works just as good if you meticulously take your time. The chisel from the side works well too and any scuff marks you make during removal will polish out if you are polishing the exterior, otherwise you will see them if it is not polished out.

[@sierradenali3270]

@@dcdvs1583 So I suppose buying a drill bit sharpener is one way to go.

[@jameslund221]

Are the drill bits replaceable? Or did I miss that part? Thanks 🙏

[@dcdvs1583]

They are replaceable

[@CalitranoN]

my guitar case hinges have rivets and I have broken drill bits and whatever you call that punch, they break in half... you can't drill a round surface everything. just slips right off, been working this for weeks now...

[@leannecampbell4551]

Hi, would this work on a vintage Tolex guitar case?

[@dcdvs1583]

Yes It will work on those rivets that are used for a guitar case

[@leannecampbell4551]

@@dcdvs1583 Awesom, many thanks!

[@tripives1858]

I wonder if anyone has tried spraying them with liquid nitrogen (which you can get at any air/gas company) and then just smacking them real good.

[@hhtv4848]

Will this work on Glock magazines ?

[@dcdvs1583]

Yes 100%

[@hhtv4848]

@@dcdvs1583 so you telling me I could remove rivets from a Glock magazine with this tool❓I’m off to order one now

[@SoBelle]

is there one gof computer cases? ty

[@dcdvs1583]

@@SoBelle this tool will drill out any rivet of any kind and any size no matter the type of application

[@JorgeLopez-jl9ln]

So helpful! Thank you

[@ccut1955]

aah, new tools. There is always a tool for every job.

[@dcdvs1583]

Hehe Always love new tools! Hope you and Bob are doing good. 😁

[@projet2907]

What punch do you use to punch the other part ? :-0)

[@dcdvs1583]

Julie, this is what I used and can be found at Lowes. www.lowes.com/pd/General-Tools-Instruments-5-in-Center-Punch/1053205

[@projet2907]

@@dcdvs1583 Thank you very! I am getting one ☝️😊

[@bobfuhrwerk2869]

Did your neighbor ever find out that you used his trailer to demonstrate this rivit removal?

[@dcdvs1583]

It was Top Secret until this comment! Who told you??? Lol

[@weipingshi77845]

What if the rivet rotates? Then, the rivet will rotate with your drill, and the riviet won't wear out.

[@j.b.9581]

Doesn't look like you are working with Steel rivets.

[@steve0826]

3:05

[@WaschyNumber1]

You need no special tool only a drill bit in the correct size that's all and for stainless steel a drill bit that have 5% cobalt in it and done.

[@DontStopBrent]

Why the glasses???

[@dcdvs1583]

My eyes are sensitive to light and I have no tear ducts that produce tears. The lenses are a specific type I have made based off my eyes. My vision is actually perfect other than UV light sensitivity, otherwise I’m squinting or my eyes naturally close without wearing my sunglasses

[@360Birdman]

why the weird question?

[@Galactusz007]

$52???? Pass…

[@channelbk779]

Or , just use a regular drill bit.