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Ziegelsteinfaust · 12-10-2022, 10:22 AM

A easy way to do shackles rivets.

Is to drill the head off with a 9/16 bit, and a cutting oil. After first drilling a starter hole. Then a basic air punch can knock them out.

If you have porting bits. You can shave the head down, and then drive it out.

A top quality air hammer with good bits can straight cut them off.

A big hammer like 32 oz or above can drive the rivets out once the head is cut.

Drilling a 3/16 to 1/4 inch hole in the rivets allow them to collapse in on themselves making driving them out easier.

12-10-2022, 10:22 AM	#16
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,565	Re: 3/4 drop before and after pic's please. A easy way to do shackles rivets. Is to drill the head off with a 9/16 bit, and a cutting oil. After first drilling a starter hole. Then a basic air punch can knock them out. If you have porting bits. You can shave the head down, and then drive it out. A top quality air hammer with good bits can straight cut them off. A big hammer like 32 oz or above can drive the rivets out once the head is cut. Drilling a 3/16 to 1/4 inch hole in the rivets allow them to collapse in on themselves making driving them out easier.