rchappelear 28 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 How have you installed the "Hollow Rivets" used on the center console cigarette lighter chrome trim bezel? I see their is a clincher tool out their ($100), just seems that it should be easier and more cost effective another way 1 Lucieswide reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindenBruce 27 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 I got a rivnut tool from Harbor Freight for under 20 dollars. Works just fine. B. http://www.harborfreight.com/45-piece-threaded-insert-riveter-kit-1210.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I have installed hollow rivets before. They sell a special "rivet set" or "anvil" that you use on the back side to form and expand the rivet. What size are those, 1/8" dia? There are other crude methods to set these style rivets but the correct tool that flanges the rivet correctly looks something like this: Edited February 12, 2014 by miketyler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rchappelear 28 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 miketyler where did you purchase the flair tool at Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) We used them mainly for fastening other sheet metal structure to stainless firewalls on aircraft. For the rivet gun version, maybe US Tool Supply? They are also used in some leather working hobbies. Got a pic of what you are trying to accomplish? Here's one possible source: http://www.hansonrivet.com/hand-rivet-clinchers.htm Edited February 12, 2014 by miketyler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
