How to Set Copper Rivets By Hand
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How to Set Copper Rivets By Hand
Setting copper (and brass) rivets is a simple skill that will open up lots of fun opportunities for you in leather crafting. Copper rivets are simple and strong -- they're also really beautiful. In this video we show you a few different ways to set copper and brass rivets on leather that can also be used on canvas and other similar materials.
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For best strength, cut the rivet one diameter above the burr surface. (aviation riveting standard).
@marvinostman522
Ай бұрын
Good comment. Fortunately aviation gives diameter of the shop head.
Your videos are like getting an IV drip of "Instant Experience". Thank you - you save me hours upon hours of trial and error. I appreciate the time it takes you to make and post the content on your channel. Great work!
@thatHARVguy
3 жыл бұрын
You learn from other people's experience and knowledge. 🤔 You also learn from other people's mistakes, so you don't do them yourself. 😉
I'm about to set my first copper rivets on one of my projects and I'm a lot more confident now after watching this. So, thanks for that. 🤝
I've been a leather maker for a bit, far cry from a pro like you guys. Every time you do a video I learn something new, and now with the narrative video I learn even more. Thank you. Please keep them coming.
These videos are so priceless. I really appreciate the time and attention to sharing your craft and deep experiences! And the vocal narrations are a real treat! I also find the variation on how to do things, and the logic behind them, and the variety of approach to be fascinating - these videos become more than just a "how-to", they become a "why-to" with options! Keep up the great work!
@Corter
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that, it's exactly what we're trying to do (though we're fairly new to teaching the craft on video!) There are so many ways to do each thing, and you can do them all for different reasons on different projects :)
@timfitz1987
2 жыл бұрын
I just watched another video on this and it seemed like pretty shoddy work. Then I see that there's one by Corter. My gosh I am never disappointed in the quality of information these videos provide. My project I'm designing is going to work so much better with proper rivets.
Great video! I also use them in woodworking attaching 2 thin slats together to make calipers, armatures, etc. The trick is to only use hardwood (so it won't split) and use a shim made from aluminum flashing between the slats to keep the joint from getting too tight - drill a hole in the shim the size of the rivet and cut a slot to it so you can pull the shim out after riveting the slats together, this will give you a joint that will move, you can tighten it to just the right tension by tapping the rivet with a ball-peen hammer.
Great video, thank you. That last example looks fantastic. I use rivets in blacksmithing and wasn’t sure if that’s how I was supposed to do it for leather too. Turns out Yes! 👍 Thanks again!
learning new things in quarantine
Excellent! Thanks I was taught to order 1 size copper. That way, you spend only a slight bit more, but have 1 post that can do any application, since you cut off the excess anyway. Worked out great. Ordered 1000 5/8 posts and get years out of the lot.
@MisterModder123
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to order some for the first time, I think I'll follow your advice. A few pennies extra is better in my opinion than ordering five different sizes
This was a really nice demonstration. Thank you, very useful!
Awesome video I’ve been inspired by people like you to make some leather working videos
You do such a good job of explaining in a simple way😊
Learning with every video. Love hearing your voice!!
love copper rivets, they look so good and strong bond
Another excellent and clear demo.
Awesome guide to copper rivets, I got some recently and it took me a few rivets to get the hang of it. Now I have more information to add to my arsenal. Thanks.
Many thanks for the great demo! I'm currently renovating a P13 Bayonet, scabbard and leather frog (104 yrs old now!) The frog was so dried out and stiff that I couldn't get the scabbard out to de-rust the metal parts (despite multiple applications of leather reviver). Had to drill out two of the copper rivets to release the lower loop in the end so now I've got to re-rivet it back together once the scabbard is cleaned up. This demo will help no end - I was going to use the existing washers with new rivets but the first washer pinged off to God knows where - just waiting for the pack of new washers to arrive now!
Inexperienced leather worker here... excellent tutorial... thanks so much.
Always learn something from your videos.
Useful tips as always - the last one was completely new to me and looks fantastic - thanks! :)
Learned something watching this, Great JOB...Nice production. Thank you!
Exactly the video I needed. Thank you!
Learning a new technique. Thank you for sharing.
Super handy! I appreciated the variations, from simple to strongest-smoothest-styled. I also find the imperfect attempts instructive too, like "this one is a bit too long...so it's leaning over..."
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Informative video - Question ? --- Is that a piece of Corian you are using when you use the Hole Punch?? Does Corian NOT DULL the punches ???
Got some rivets today - first time trying them out!
Great instruction! I bought some of these rivets but wasn't sure how to use them. Now it's time to play...
Well explained, thank you, Sir!
Great lesson, thanks!
Love your stuff.
the 2nd pinning is very nice...
This was awesome thanks very clear
Good video👍,I like the attention to detail.
Great info! Thanks much!
Thanx for the video. Has been awhile!
Great video it will help me out a lot
This was very helpful. I sorta messed up my first copper rivet attempt. Now I know what I did wrong and can try again! Thank you!
Thank you...this is what i call Craftsmenship
Nice video. Thanks.
nice work, sets are great two part tools. just done some for a pirates chest that I didnt have a set for.
Awesome! Thank You
good job showing how it's done. I remember using these rivets to repair binder canvases on the farm in the 50's and 60's . The short ones were for joining two pieces of canvas or securing a strap to a canvass and the 1 inch ones were used to secure the wooden slats. sometimes these repairs were done in the field using a wrench for a hammer. I remember the outcry when a 1 pound box of mixed length rivets went to $5. I'd hate to guess what they are today.
Bravo magnifique tuto. Merci
Awesome video
I always watch your videos
Good video, *Thank you!* I have some of those rivets and was not sure how to do it correctly. (I thought the the rivets were too long. Live & learn.) :)
Thanks for the video...
Wonderful demo! I'll add one point regarding the burr: these are stamped from sheet copper, and often have a sharp side and a domed side. If you feel the outside edge of each side or look closely you'll see it. I usually apply the burr with the sharp side against the leather because it provides a smoother feel. Same goes for just about any other metal washer.
Muy buenos remaches, la verdad que ese modelo nunca lo e husado 👍👍👍
loved the old videos, but omg I love these new ones too! Keep it up! I'm totally going to try some of these out.
I am a Stohlman taught leather smith started late 70’s ...Al teaches to rotate the domer while hammering..rounding it off better..
Very nice thanks
I love using rivet to my leather works...and i prefer brass rivet more..gud video..i like it
Super,thank you
I like the leather washer idea. It looks good and seems to keep the washer from dishing as badly.
Thanks for sharing video.. 👍
Thought I knew this... Turns out I didn't. Awesome stuff!
Thanks for the video. Where is your nice rivet setter from?
This was great! One question I'm looking to answer is what length does one leave when clipping for a given diameter? I've run into one forum post stating one should leave an amount equal to the diameter. I think yours was a bit shy of that? Curious what you would advise. Thanks!
Thank you.
Add a washer before you cut the ribbon and cut it on two sides so that your burp is even and then when you chop down on the rivet it will be the same length for each one
perfect i have suscribed :) :)
Can this be used to set snaps as well? Thank you!
What snips are you using to clip off the river? We have 10” ones from vise grip but it is very difficult to snip?!
Thanks for making this simple and clear video. I'm here because my wife's purse has a broken strap.
Good video
Hey man, awesome video. I have a question...can you set thise rivets without using a rivet setter? I mean is it possible to do it without the tool?
Hi quick question. What hardware do you match with copper rivets. I have some beautiful leathers that will work so nice but what color hardware I struggle with.
Blacksmith's tip - If you want a nice even dome, Cut the rivet 1 1/2 times the thickness of the rivet above the washer.
You have the most beautiful hands.
Hey there! Quick question: I've recently bought some chrome tanned BMW leather but for wallets and stuff like this this isnt really suited (I knew that before but I had multiple reasons to get this anyway ;D) So now I want to buy some veg tan leather but I like slim wallets/cases etc. . But I also like they way you can burnish veg tan leather... Do you think you can burnish 1.0 - 1.3mm (2.5 - 3 oz) thick leather well? Would appreciate your help alot! ;D
Hi. I've been looking for the best type of rivet to attach a shotgun cartridge cap to leather. So far I've been taking out the precussion cap and putting a cap rivet in through the middle but I've seen some where they have been attached and still somehow have the original precussion caps. How could I rivet them and not have something sticking all he way through the hole in order to be able to put the cap back in?
I love the video but don't recall ever seeing a video where you made something using rivets.
Can you do this with the hollow/ tubular rivets
i can't believe you're doing all that hammering on a piece of stone. would never have thought that would end well. thanks
Found out the hard way that the surface you set rivets on and the hammer you use can determine if you ruin your project or get it right
I love that peening hammer you use in all of your videos. Who makes it? It looks antique, where did you find it?
The top side of the rivet can also be domed (Makes a big difference) using a rapid rivet setter...Check out Al Stohlman’s Book of tools...How to use and sharpen them...
Now with the BUR .. do you want the rounded side down, or the sharp edge side down ?
Same procedure when placing a rivet in stainless (except for the hole punch)?
Nice video! A couple tips: Never set your burr as deep as your third rivet- it damages the top grain all the way to the corium and will actually fail sooner. When peening the rivet use a peening or domed hammer not a flat faced hammer, peen in a circle around the head of the rivet (not the burr) and keep the faces of riveting hammers smooth and highly polished for the best finish
So when would you use this?
What type of surface do I need to use while banging away? Are you using a granite board?
Greetings as you call this piece that you hit the rivet I looked on the site but I didn't find
What the name of this on amazon ?! I never find it in the internet
what tool did you cut the rivet with?
Can you use these rivets to attach a thin piece of copper to a leather glove? Or would that not work?
Отличное видео, я такие заклёпки специальным молотком с закруглённым бойком забиваю, и не нужно специальный инструмент использовать.
@Noone-rt6pw
7 ай бұрын
Could you include a picture?
Are there any other way to set this rivet without the tool? I've ordered the tool and it's still on route, need to set the rivets right now :(
Are there any tricks to doming a long rivet through many layers of thick leather? They seem to want to bend. For example, 4 layers of 6-7oz leather plus a leather washer.
Very helpful, thank you! I‘ve never used these types of rivets...just the horribly expensive ones, from the sewing store. But the cost adds up so quickly, maybe it’s time, to put that money into setting tools, instead.
@GreatJim54
4 жыл бұрын
I made my setting tools from a couple bolts. One I drilled on the thread end the length needed to press the bur down. The other I just put a dimple in with a drill bit for doming the rivet. Much cheaper and works well.
Could you please turn the audio up by 30 - 40%? Thank you for the content!
Deberían tener una tienda en Chile 🙁
where can we get this ?
Como comprar estos remaches
Thank you👍👍👍
Nice video.
Very good 👍
Hi, I've just tried this. I'm using smaller rivets and i only have a plastic chopping board. The doming isnt working at all, it stays sharp. Is it a crap tool or am i doing something wrong?