Steel Rivets how I make Bolts easily look like Rivets for the Metal Industrial Furniture Style look.

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

30 seconds in and that flap disc on the bench grinder is absolutely fucking genius! subscribed!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, welcome to the channel. just a note on the flap sander you can only put it on the right-hand side so that the flap wheel is turning in the right direction. I like it because it is also very quiet compared to running an angle grinder. Thank you for your comment.

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

@@GavinClarkdiy yeah, have to think up something for the left side. maybe a scotch brite wheel

[@GavinClarkdiy]

A very good idea, it is wasted, I will add something to the left side at some stage. Thank you for the idea and your comment.

[@viking8781]

Same

[@johnwright6706]

What ever you put on the left side should be ok as long as it's in direction of rotation for that object. Solves the issue of side grinding either way.

[@billybop90]

Flap sander on grinding wheel is brilliant. Thanks again for taking the time to post this video.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

No problem 👍 Thank you for your comment.

[@billybell6950]

Love that rivet look effect. Adds style to your projects. Great job.

[@gordonloessl2822]

Like the flap wheel idea, and you have very good fabrication skills not seen often anymore. Toronto Can.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

G'day from Australia. Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment I enjoy building things I think that helps a lot.

[@waylandforge8704]

You may not be pretty but your clever and brains trumps beauty every time. Well done

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hahaha l love your comment awesome, I am glad you liked the video. Thank you for your comment, it put a smile on my face.

[@mattberg916]

These look pretty cool. Carriage bolts don't look like rivet heads, these do.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I agree, I have not seen carriage bolts with the right shaped head I wanted, plus if I was buying carriage bolts I may as well bought the rivets. Thank you for your comment.

[@tonyv8450]

Thanks! you just gave me what I need to make my barn door. You're Awesome

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad my video helped

[@davepoulton7530]

Bloody ripper mate, just what i needed to see for my current project

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I wish you the best for your project.

[@h2bbuilt]

MY MAN!!!! You are the greatest. You just saved me tons.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am happy the my video helped, Thank you for your comment

[@georgedennison3338]

Good tip on the flap disks. I have to go out to the shop to cut some 0.960" strips from an 8" carbide tipped saw blade to use for parting tools on my lathe. Before I grind them, I'll be putting flaps disks on my bench sander. You said they could only do on the right side. If you have extended arbors, you could put one on the inside of the left wheel. I've been using the drill trick for grinding for a long time. It works well. If you have a decent fine stone, you can radius/champfer machine screws after shortening them.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you for your comment and your idea extended arbors I don't have these but I will keep that in mind.

[@Interdiction]

I am not a good role model for this .Love it

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hahaha, I do have some bad safety habits, been doing this for too long maybe. Thank you for your comment.

[@empoweryou1]

Looks good. Simple, fast, effective. I might try this on my next project. Thanks!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it.

[@dondeluca4143]

Thanks for the tips man. Easy straight forward & simple. I'll be using these ideas from now on. Cheers

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@Robocoppat]

Another Great alternative to buying actual RIVETS..2 THUMBS UP 👍 👍..

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad it was of some help. Thank you for your comment and the Thumbs up.

[@tunafish3216]

That’s one hell an idea cutting off bolts. I’m always cutting off bolts the hard way.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am glad I was of some help. Thank you for your comment.

[@USERMEX1000]

Me acabas de indicar el camino para complementar mis muebles. Gracias Amigo. Congratulaciones my friend from México. =)

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, me alegra que te haya gustado. Te deseo lo mejor para tus proyectos. Saludos desde Australia.

[@navaho5430]

Bloody nice bash the heads a few times with a hammer to make them look totally authentic cheers.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Yes that would look good, even better if I hammer the angle brackets too to match. I would like that look too. Thank you for your comment.

[@lostintime8651]

Awesome 👍. Love it! I learned something really cool. An impact wrench would make faster assembly. Thanks!!

[@Al-Fiallos]

Love the idea of the flap disc on the bench grinder. I'm going to have to try that.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Awesome, remember you can only put it on one side of the grinder, as the flap disc are made to spin in one direction only. Keep safe.

[@tomr8761]

Excellent presentation. Thanks for posting.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@stewartoates3987]

Good job Gavin, takes a bit of time but we'll worth it mate.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, it is nice to have something other than flat steel and corners, I appreciate your comment, Stewart

[@themechanic4508]

New subs from the philippines,Ive just discovered your channel recently,very informative!thank you for sharing so many ideas to us sir.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, Welcome to the channel.

[@daven953]

Hey Gavin. That is a very nice cupboard you built there. Love the flapper attachment. Going to try that one out. Thanks

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad you like it. Work safely.

[@retiredtom1654]

Very nice. That style would look great in any shop.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it. Thank you for your comment.

[@estheticsdenturestudioinc.291]

Really enjoyed your ingenious methods, thank you

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am glad the video was of some help, thank you for your comment.

[@jet-z2r]

Looks bloody good mate, thanks for the tip. 👍🏻

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you for your comment.

[@oilfieldtrucker4868]

Thank you Gavin this is a really good trick to know

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I am glad you liked it.

[@John-4649]

Very clever sir! New subscriber from Texas!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

G'day from Australia, thank you for your comment.

[@oscardehoyos4071]

Forever grateful for this great idea! I prefer to make my own things by hand rather than buy them! Thank you!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

You are so welcome!

[@tabcreedence6553]

These look better than carriage bolts. Very nice

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@77RA29]

I've been doing this for the last few decades! I also learned that you don't have to hold the head with pliers if you have an impact gun. Electric seems to be faster than air, and the speed at which the nut is turned doesn't allow the bolt to spin.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

What an excellent comment, I agree with you 100%, on one I did quite some time ago I hit right near the hole with one center punch hit, it put a little bur into the hole which was plenty to hold the bolt from turning, but it was more work. Thank you for your comment.

[@danielramalloreato8509]

EXELENTE TRABAJO UN GRAN SALUDO DESDE CORDOBA ARGENTINA

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, me alegra que te haya gustado. Saludos desde Australia.

[@kylebiederman5543]

Very creative methods. Thank you for sharing!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Glad you like them, thank you for your comment.

[@robbiefishing]

You make it look so easy. Awesome work.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank's Robbie

[@getthedadout4503]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@510BIGD]

I used standard button head riviets From McMaster/Carr and just spotted them in instead of a nut on the backside. Really fast.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I used these bolts because I have a lot of them, and it was a simple job, and used the nuts to show that it could be done without a welder. I appreciate your comment.

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

Nice work my friend! Thanks for sharing.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I am glad you liked it

[@neilhemingway362]

Love it ..looks great ..cracking finish...

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Glad you like it, thank you for your comment.

[@andersonsroad5161]

Love your work mate. I'm impressed. I have to build a large medieval style timber door with ornate laser cut hinges looking like oak tree branches, I can bolt the hinges to the door using this idea and theyll look great.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

That sounds like a great project, it should look amazing, I am glad I was of some help to you. Thank you for your comment.

[@andersonsroad5161]

@@GavinClarkdiy Do you have any suggestions Gavin on how to antiquate hex nuts so I can use them on the inside face of the door where theyll be visible? I am thinking to have old style square nuts laser cut and tap threads in them. I'm in Gippsland, Victoria.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@andersonsroad5161 What about "steel castle nuts" with a square washer under them. images.app.goo.gl/Cv7Sf86BN23DJF1j7

[@GavinClarkdiy]

You could also make your own washers from 25mm flat bar, and your own square nuts from 16mm flat bar (about 5mm high). Belt them both up a bit so they look damaged from a hard life (before you drill the nuts to thread).

[@JohnDrach]

Awesome trick

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@LawtonDigital]

Safety-wise, the only thing I could think to add to your eye-pro and ear-pro would be a face shield. Yeah. I don't use one, either. Nice tip, thanks!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@Marius_CN]

Bonjour; Très bonne vidéo. Merci.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Merci beaucoup, je suis heureux que cela vous ait plu.

[@felixcat9318]

Very neatly done! Subscribed.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Awesome, thank you, Welcome to the channel.

[@tommuenster5939]

Awesome work!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@binford6697]

Sehr sehr geil!!😊

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Vielen Dank, ich freue mich, dass es Dir gefallen hat.

[@adnacraigo6590]

Nice idea.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@INNO222]

Great clip Clark!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@jessiehughes9432]

Very cool!! An simple!! 👍👍🎯

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I am glad you liked it.

[@mamangcamping]

great tips and tricks, just what i need!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am glad it was of some help. Thank you for your comment.

[@richardchamberlain5177]

I think they look really good👍🏼I’m gonna subscribe now

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am glad you liked them, welcome to the channel and thank you for your comment.

[@JeanMelim]

Nice idea. Thanks

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@stephengordon8968]

That's pretty neat !

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am glad you like it, thank you for your comment.

[@manfredziernhold6046]

Cool Idea 👊😎👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am happy that you liked it.

[@loadblock4995]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing✌️

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@PaulPaid]

Round headed carriage bolts may also give the desired look.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I agree but most don't don't have the high dome on them, and I have lots of these bolts so it is good if I use them.

[@juanramirez6251]

This is so common sense. Thank you.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@gyrotech777]

Nice trick

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@BruceBusby]

Great idea!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@chrisperry7963]

Nice, some great tips here, and the fun role model quote. Subbed!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you, and welcome to the channel

[@magdump7380]

Very nice.🤘

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@savage11smw33]

Great idea, now you have another subscriber from Ohio!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

G'day from Australia, welcome to my channel.

[@sabbath6002]

Сразу лайк Кевин плохого не покажет!!!!!

[@aurelianzafiu4155]

Thank you very much!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you for watching.

[@MrMcbuck48]

looks good

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you

[@DaxxTerryGreen]

Very cool

[@viking8781]

Nice idea for making rivets

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you.

[@fouaddz6188]

good job

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I am glad you liked it.

[@jimwarmington3933]

Nice work!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you I appreciate your comment.

[@TM1Alan]

Way easier to grind the numbers off and shape a carriage bolt then square the hole. No need to mar the surface of your "rivet" when tightening the nut. I like the bolt cutting jig and the sander on the grinder.

[@LudoA]

What do you mean -- what's your solution to avoid marring the surface when tightening the nut?

[@jim-zb2kb]

@@LudoA carriage bolts have a square on part of the shank so if you cut a hole the size and shape off the square the work will act as a spanner

[@LudoA]

@@jim-zb2kb ah right, good idea. Thanks for explaining!

[@off-puddingseries4661]

Yeah I just been turning bolts into to rivets for future projects only difference I used old school tools than electrical ones am a old school kinda guy

[@mrbigstufable]

Love it

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@allanbetana5983]

Bravo Gavin 😂

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Allan, I am glad you liked it.

[@sfcarp9418]

Cool ! 👍👍

[@barbierrobert658]

nice 😀

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Nice

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@porksboy]

You could clamp them in an old drill with the head facing out and peen in with a ball peen hammer to make them look hand hammered. Turn them slowly and take your frustrations out on them.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I very good idea, it would add to the rustic look even more. Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@eskerinola5845]

I find this the best way to make them. However, I'm still struggling with too much grind wearing.

[@jessyjohnson6220]

Use a lathe then

[@jasonb4350]

Nice 👍 you can take it a step further and hit the end with a ball peen hammer for the forged look

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you. I did think of doing the forged look, but I thought if I did that I would also need to make the L brackets bashed up a bit also, and decided I would do it on another project with old looking angle iron. Thank you for your comment

[@Wally5716256]

NICE!

[@efrainberrios8494]

I liked!!...👍🏻

[@douglasfathers4848]

Mate I just stick the bolt in the bench drill and use a file simple , and don't forget to smash them a few times with a hammer they look better . :)

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Yes, that would do the job nicely. Thank you for your comment.

[@KIJs-gc6ux]

Just for looking good...in your shop ?? Waow, must be the Coronavirus keeping you inside 😉

[@GavinClarkdiy]

HaHaHa, I you are probably right, but I do like it in the shop.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

Very stylish! Is it possible to buy these bolts rather than make them? Also, if you cut a slot on the end of the bolt's shank (don't know how else to say this, I hope it makes sense), you can then tighten the bolts using a flat head screwdriver along with the wrench. The question is, what can you do to prevent the bolt from spinning freely if you want to to tighten down really hard? For example, if the L shapes had an actual structural function instead of just decorative as in the case where the frame was not welded at all.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

You can but Rivets, just search Steel Rivets. The will not have a thread ( I Think).Your idea of cutting a slot will work ok, try it with a standard bolt and see that you are happy with the result before you get or make your rivets. Another Idea you may like would be use BLACK (Socket Head Cap Screw Allen Bolt) you can get some tough looking ones of them and they would be simple as you can tighten them with an Allen Key. I used these to hold the hinges on in the same cabinet that my rivets were used on. I hope this helps a bit.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

@@GavinClarkdiy Ah yes, of course! I like the idea of the rounded heads as it means they cannot be tampered with from outside - or at least it looks that way! It's also nice if you want a metal object with as few protruding elements that someone's clothes will not catch on. Finally, it's the look thing. Right, I just remembered what I think may be an alternative. I kinda of remember having seen these rounded head bolts (that sometimes also come with a square nut?). They usually have a very low height head (so might not look as nice as rivet or diy rounded heads to some) but they have a neck segment below the head - and before the thread starts - which is square. This means that by cutting square holes on the metal sheets you're trying to screw together, the bolt is held steady by the square hole and you only need to worry about tightening the nut. Again, their only drawback, apart from needing to cut square holes, is the rather flat and wide round head which doesn't look like a rivet so much and also means you have to space them wider apart.

[@jackdawg4579]

No spring lock washer or locktite needed?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hi Jack, good question. My answer for this one project of mine is "no" as the box frame is all welded solid and I am just bolting this plate to the solid box so in theory there are no parts that could or want to move, it is a cupboard that will be bolted to a stationary wall (not in the back of a ute etc, it was all painted with thick paint that will help it from not moving too, If it was going to be in any sort of vibration it should have nyloc nuts or spring washers, and if this was the case I would have just cut the rivets a bit shorter and welded them from the back.I have not found any issues in not using them, but for a small expense fit the spring washers or damage the thread a bit so the nut won't vibrate off, glue it or weld it. Thank you for your comment.

[@habtemariamgebrekidan4527]

No need modification while the goods are available in market

[@guardinoinc.7490]

Or use carriage bolts

[@w.o.b.6114]

What paint/coating did you use on it? I like the textured look that it provides.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I used (Dulux Metalshield Hammered Finish) Thank you for your comment

[@eskerinola5845]

Using paint wouldn't defeat the whole idea? You could use fake wood or styrofoam rivets which would be much cheaper. I guess it may look better by heating and dropping into a can with used oil.

[@georgeowen2083]

Do they not have carriage bolts down under?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

We have most things here, I have a lot of these bolts and am using what I have, if I was going to buy something I would buy ready made rivets. Thank you for your comment.

[@NikiforBrat]

hi, what is it painted with?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

The paint is called "Hammer Finish Paint" it is for metal

[@NikiforBrat]

@@GavinClarkdiy Thank you

[@albertorozco5981]

Why not just tack weld the whole thing from the underside ?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Yes, I said in the description we could just weld the back, but in this project, the boards lining the inside would cover the nuts, so as the nuts were quicker so I used them

[@starmc26]

Why not just use actual HOT RIVETS???

[@aubreyaub]

@@starmc26 Rivets are dearer than bolts.

[@swampratt36]

So in the Northern hemisphere we use the opposite end of the grinder due to counter rotation of earth ? 🤔😉🤣👍

[@LoBeau53]

Rather than have nuts on the inside, why didn't you just cut them so they fit flush and weld them in?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

You are right, and I have done that on other projects, I wanted to keep this one very simple. Thank you for your comment.

[@LoBeau53]

@oShane Kasper but obviously he does based on his reply and the fact he built the frame.

[@marcelovilela8184]

Brasil Brasil

[@МайкВазовский-д3б]

Можно не обрезать болт вровень с гайкой, оставить запас 5 миллиметров и сделать прорезь под отвёртку, тогда не придется держать пассатижами..... Гаечный ключ крутит гайку, отвёртка держит обточенный болт

[@GavinClarkdiy]

У вас есть отличное предложение, и это не займет много дополнительного времени. Я благодарю вас за вашу идею, я думаю, что в следующий раз я попробую это. Спасибо за ваш комментарий.

[@МайкВазовский-д3б]

@@GavinClarkdiy thanks

[@Codi666]

😊👍

[@Charlie-zk2ql]

Just use CARRIAGE BOLTS! And a square file.

[@communismman1471]

So basically carriage bolts

[@docholiday1034]

👍👍👍👍

[@SheikYerbuty]

Why not just use rivets, and weld the back?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Yes you are right, I could have bought rivets, but I have heaps of these bolts and this was a way to use a few. Thank you for your comment

[@aubreyaub]

Rivets are dearer than bolts. How do you tighten them up, job done.

[@mikeeagle2653]

Just use carriage bolts. Lol

[@Pro1er]

I thought of that too but these look better because of the thickness.

[@boracay12]

Exactly ! Haha

[@mikeeagle2653]

Pro1er I have done 1000’s of rivets using carriage bolts. They come out amazing and a lot less work.

[@Pro1er]

@@mikeeagle2653 I've used carriage bolts for projects too, and they look like carriage bolt heads. Rivets have a flat spot on the head from being hammered, carriage bolts have a round head, that's one reason why they don't look like rivets.

[@lostintime8651]

They cost way more and you need a square hole to use them.

[@MichaelScreamMachineEvans]

Just order dome head bolts... And square punch your bolt holes

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I do agree with your comment. But it is more fun to make things, anyone can buy things.