In this episode of Metal Magic, editor at large Paul Dye discusses blind or pull rivets—and why they’re not just like hardware-store “pop” rivets. Learn the specs of the rivets and the best ways to pull them with both manual and pneumatic rivet guns.
This series is sponsored by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty.









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Milwaukee makes great battery operated rivet puller.
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