Thread: Rivets: Sizes and Materials
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Re: Rivets: Sizes and Materials
We use 3/16 aluminuim rivets mostly. On the most load bearing structural joints (ie, the corners of the frame) we use 1/4. Keep in mind that the 1/4"ers need a larger tool to install. We have a pnumatic rivit gun which is one of the most helpful tools in our shop. Get one.

On another note, make sure you get the grip length right. (I'm forgetting the exact term right now.) Rivits are designed to go through only a certain range of material thicknesses, so get the right ones.
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