|
Rivets are used on ramps,
plastics and other assemblies. Here's how to make replacements that
are EXACT to factory specs.
|
 
|
Rivet Press
This is simply a gorgeous tool. I'm proud to
have designed these. It produces a professional crimp using
the nickel-plated brass rivets that are typical of original
pinball manufacture. Weighing in at over 20 lbs, it can be
used with or without bolting it down using the bolt holes.
This is based on a press from overseas. Extensive rework
allows them to greatly increase the ability to
maintain tolerances, and thus, repeatable excellent
performance. This tool will last a lifetime.
Designed to produce a factory quality rollover
crimp using the semi-tubular rivets common in pinball
manufacture. Includes the Head and Rollover dies for 1/8"
tubular rivets. Built by hand to order.
$195.00 each
|
|
|
Rivet Press
Kit
This is kit of all the parts you need to make
your own Rivet Press. Just buy a 1/2 or 1 ton arbor press from
Harbor Freight and use these parts to convert it to a rivet
press like the one shown above. Includes hardened steel dies
for clinching 1/8" semi-tubular rivets as used in pins. Comes
with illustrated instructions. A drill press is strongly
recommended.
Making your own Rivet Press is not as hard as
it might seem. If you're handy enough to tackle pinball
repairs, you can probably accomplish it. Here's a comment
from a recent buyer of my Rivet Press Kit:
"Hello, I just wanted to thank you for a great product.
Your rivet press kit is amazing. I am not a very good handy
man, and even for me the kit was very easy to put together.
And once put together the thing works like a champ. I got all
the riveting I needed done on my Addams restoration in a few
hours. Thanks again, and I love the site and products you
offer. Keep it up.
Shaun "
$55.00 each
|
|
|
Rivet Rollover Punch
This is a professional tool for clinching 1/8"
semi-tubular rivets by hand. It should be used with a cupped
head die like the one on our Rivet Press but you can also use
a block of wood. Makes a useful add-on to a Rivet Press to
reach down into those odd spots where a Rivet Press ram
can't reach. Use a light hammer and tap carefully, it's very
easy to crack plastics when riveting them with a punch and
hammer blows. Make sure you use it with nickel-plated
brass rivets as steel rivets require more force to
crimp.
$30.00 each
|
|
|
Rivet Die Punch Handle
This is a tool steel handle that will accept
the dies from our Rivet Press. You can remove either die and
mount it in this handle. Makes a useful add-on to a Rivet
Press to reach down into those odd spots where a Rivet
Press ram can't reach. Use a light hammer and tap carefully,
it's very easy to crack plastics when riveting them with a
punch and hammer blows. You get one handle, dies not included.
Shown with a die inserted at the top of the pic.
$25.00 each
|
|
|
Rivet Head Die
This is a tool steel cupped head die as used
in our Rivet Presses. This die accommodates oval and truss
head rivets of 1/8" diameter, the size used in pinballs. You
can use this die with the tool handle above and a Rollover Die
or the Rollover Punch. I only stock the longer dies, 1" deep,
as they make reaching down into tight spots much
easier. Mounts in a 3/16" hole.
$18.50 each
|
|
|
Rivet Rollover Die
This is a tool steel rollover die as used in
our Rivet Presses. This die accommodates semi-tubular rivets
of 1/8" diameter, the size used in pinballs. This die produces
the clean, rolled-over look of a factory crimped rivet. You
can use this die with the tool handle above and a Rivet Head
Die mounted in a wood or metal block. I only stock the longer
dies1" deep, as they make reaching down into tight spots much
easier. Mounts in a 3/16" hole.
$18.50 each
|
|
|
Master Rivet Kit
This is a neat little kit with 240 rivets and
120 backing washers. Each kit contains the following sizes and
quantities of nickel-plated brass rivets: 5/32"x40,
3/16"x40, 7/32"x40, 1/4"x40, 9/32"x40, 5/16"x40. Each kit
comes in a plastic divided box.
$25.00 each
|
|
|
Rivets
These are nickel-plated brass rivets available
in 9 different sizes. From left to right they are 1/8",
5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 1/2" and 9/16" (not
shown). The 1/2" and 9/16" rivets are zinc plated steel and
are for riveting new blade switches onto brackets for kickers
and targets. Each size comes in a pack of 10.
$1.50 per pack of 10
rivets
|
|
|
Backup Washers
These are zinc-plated backup washers for
reinforcing rivets that secure plastic pieces. The backup
washers are the thin type used by the factory. Backup washers
come in a pack of 20.
$1.50 per pack of 20
washers
|
|
