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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  • @KB4QAA
    @KB4QAA3 жыл бұрын

    For best strength, cut the rivet one diameter above the burr surface. (aviation riveting standard).

  • @marvinostman522

    @marvinostman522

    Ай бұрын

    Good comment. Fortunately aviation gives diameter of the shop head.

  • @michaelcarpenter2116
    @michaelcarpenter21164 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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. 😉

  • @th.burggraf7814
    @th.burggraf7814 Жыл бұрын

    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. 🤝

  • @Lorddanielrushton371
    @Lorddanielrushton3714 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pwman
    @pwman4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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.

  • @samTollefson
    @samTollefson4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @AnonYmous-ii4tc
    @AnonYmous-ii4tc2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @CapeSIX
    @CapeSIX4 жыл бұрын

    learning new things in quarantine

  • @everythingbobbywolfe
    @everythingbobbywolfe2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

  • @franciscoknopik185
    @franciscoknopik1854 жыл бұрын

    This was a really nice demonstration. Thank you, very useful!

  • @losbrosmarmot1260
    @losbrosmarmot12604 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video I’ve been inspired by people like you to make some leather working videos

  • @suehearon4877
    @suehearon48772 жыл бұрын

    You do such a good job of explaining in a simple way😊

  • @patriciacalvinho4629
    @patriciacalvinho46294 жыл бұрын

    Learning with every video. Love hearing your voice!!

  • @bigrickshaberdashery2759
    @bigrickshaberdashery27594 жыл бұрын

    love copper rivets, they look so good and strong bond

  • @garryhall4095
    @garryhall40953 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent and clear demo.

  • @FatManLeather
    @FatManLeather4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @plymouth5714
    @plymouth57143 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @markalpern5662
    @markalpern56623 жыл бұрын

    Inexperienced leather worker here... excellent tutorial... thanks so much.

  • @vickicade8380
    @vickicade83802 жыл бұрын

    Always learn something from your videos.

  • @indaba1960
    @indaba19603 жыл бұрын

    Useful tips as always - the last one was completely new to me and looks fantastic - thanks! :)

  • @skillman2009
    @skillman20093 жыл бұрын

    Learned something watching this, Great JOB...Nice production. Thank you!

  • @jamesbyrne4851
    @jamesbyrne48512 жыл бұрын

    Exactly the video I needed. Thank you!

  • @TalabahaLeather
    @TalabahaLeather4 жыл бұрын

    Learning a new technique. Thank you for sharing.

  • @youngamy
    @youngamy Жыл бұрын

    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..."

  • @wesleymarkmusic403
    @wesleymarkmusic403 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @hammerwerkr
    @hammerwerkr3 жыл бұрын

    Informative video - Question ? --- Is that a piece of Corian you are using when you use the Hole Punch?? Does Corian NOT DULL the punches ???

  • @benfanman
    @benfanman2 жыл бұрын

    Got some rivets today - first time trying them out!

  • @johnnyc.5979
    @johnnyc.59792 жыл бұрын

    Great instruction! I bought some of these rivets but wasn't sure how to use them. Now it's time to play...

  • @omarhadjarab8049
    @omarhadjarab8049Ай бұрын

    Well explained, thank you, Sir!

  • @Eristhenes
    @Eristhenes3 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson, thanks!

  • @EveryStudent
    @EveryStudent4 жыл бұрын

    Love your stuff.

  • @BeachBoi1000
    @BeachBoi10004 жыл бұрын

    the 2nd pinning is very nice...

  • @danielirvine7468
    @danielirvine74684 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome thanks very clear

  • @fairgolfer
    @fairgolfer Жыл бұрын

    Good video👍,I like the attention to detail.

  • @jstep100
    @jstep1004 жыл бұрын

    Great info! Thanks much!

  • @stanervin6108
    @stanervin61084 жыл бұрын

    Thanx for the video. Has been awhile!

  • @alfonsocasillas7290
    @alfonsocasillas72904 жыл бұрын

    Great video it will help me out a lot

  • @davidenglund
    @davidenglund2 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @norbertzapf7546
    @norbertzapf75463 жыл бұрын

    Thank you...this is what i call Craftsmenship

  • @Ghostselkie
    @Ghostselkie Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Thanks.

  • @beautifulsmall
    @beautifulsmall2 жыл бұрын

    nice work, sets are great two part tools. just done some for a pirates chest that I didnt have a set for.

  • @MarcMallary
    @MarcMallary3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank You

  • @alm7707
    @alm770710 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TheLouki68
    @TheLouki688 ай бұрын

    Bravo magnifique tuto. Merci

  • @joshl90
    @joshl904 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @BedengCamaruleather
    @BedengCamaruleather4 жыл бұрын

    I always watch your videos

  • @jims1942
    @jims19424 жыл бұрын

    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.) :)

  • @mukheshk.g.1850
    @mukheshk.g.18504 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video...

  • @thedevilinthecircuit1414
    @thedevilinthecircuit141410 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @oscardacrus
    @oscardacrus4 жыл бұрын

    Muy buenos remaches, la verdad que ese modelo nunca lo e husado 👍👍👍

  • @cocheeze69
    @cocheeze694 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @stephenmaniloff8493
    @stephenmaniloff84933 жыл бұрын

    I am a Stohlman taught leather smith started late 70’s ...Al teaches to rotate the domer while hammering..rounding it off better..

  • @lancerudy9934
    @lancerudy99342 жыл бұрын

    Very nice thanks

  • @yusopaandroidnexus2517
    @yusopaandroidnexus25174 жыл бұрын

    I love using rivet to my leather works...and i prefer brass rivet more..gud video..i like it

  • @donsven.1
    @donsven.13 жыл бұрын

    Super,thank you

  • @stuartmarkman769
    @stuartmarkman769 Жыл бұрын

    I like the leather washer idea. It looks good and seems to keep the washer from dishing as badly.

  • @lokakleathercraft
    @lokakleathercraft4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing video.. 👍

  • @woodsmansfinest3814
    @woodsmansfinest38144 жыл бұрын

    Thought I knew this... Turns out I didn't. Awesome stuff!

  • @altermoves
    @altermoves2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Where is your nice rivet setter from?

  • @johnhendy1281
    @johnhendy12813 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @SenthilKumar-yf1rz
    @SenthilKumar-yf1rz10 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @billyhordisky9819
    @billyhordisky981910 ай бұрын

    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

  • @legendrebernard2549
    @legendrebernard25493 жыл бұрын

    perfect i have suscribed :) :)

  • @arvindrajabhathor4057
    @arvindrajabhathor40572 жыл бұрын

    Can this be used to set snaps as well? Thank you!

  • @markinfl182
    @markinfl1823 жыл бұрын

    What snips are you using to clip off the river? We have 10” ones from vise grip but it is very difficult to snip?!

  • @cmonkey63
    @cmonkey633 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this simple and clear video. I'm here because my wife's purse has a broken strap.

  • @FreedomExperiment
    @FreedomExperiment4 жыл бұрын

    Good video

  • @voodoo0202ify
    @voodoo0202ify3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @ozzy7457
    @ozzy74573 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MagnitudeUK
    @MagnitudeUK Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gjk540
    @gjk5403 жыл бұрын

    You have the most beautiful hands.

  • @MacBookAir-cu4fb
    @MacBookAir-cu4fb4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @emso8964
    @emso89642 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @volvacations2186
    @volvacations21864 жыл бұрын

    I love the video but don't recall ever seeing a video where you made something using rivets.

  • @Obscurity202
    @Obscurity20223 күн бұрын

    Can you do this with the hollow/ tubular rivets

  • @pt4242
    @pt42422 жыл бұрын

    i can't believe you're doing all that hammering on a piece of stone. would never have thought that would end well. thanks

  • @aydenburris8631
    @aydenburris86313 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @nafnlaus
    @nafnlaus2 жыл бұрын

    I love that peening hammer you use in all of your videos. Who makes it? It looks antique, where did you find it?

  • @stephenmaniloff8493
    @stephenmaniloff84933 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @thomasthemtman
    @thomasthemtman2 жыл бұрын

    Now with the BUR .. do you want the rounded side down, or the sharp edge side down ?

  • @alaskanalain
    @alaskanalain3 жыл бұрын

    Same procedure when placing a rivet in stainless (except for the hole punch)?

  • @jme3395
    @jme33953 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @aledanniel
    @aledanniel3 жыл бұрын

    So when would you use this?

  • @anthonyohm6709
    @anthonyohm6709 Жыл бұрын

    What type of surface do I need to use while banging away? Are you using a granite board?

  • @antonyi4739
    @antonyi47393 жыл бұрын

    Greetings as you call this piece that you hit the rivet I looked on the site but I didn't find

  • @user-nl5hw8vp8b
    @user-nl5hw8vp8b3 жыл бұрын

    What the name of this on amazon ?! I never find it in the internet

  • @MariaChavez-kt2zc
    @MariaChavez-kt2zc8 ай бұрын

    what tool did you cut the rivet with?

  • @mr.cookiecutter
    @mr.cookiecutter8 ай бұрын

    Can you use these rivets to attach a thin piece of copper to a leather glove? Or would that not work?

  • @adleathercraft2827
    @adleathercraft28274 жыл бұрын

    Отличное видео, я такие заклёпки специальным молотком с закруглённым бойком забиваю, и не нужно специальный инструмент использовать.

  • @Noone-rt6pw

    @Noone-rt6pw

    7 ай бұрын

    Could you include a picture?

  • @lowspeak
    @lowspeak4 жыл бұрын

    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 :(

  • @thekangaroo42
    @thekangaroo426 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @raraavis7782
    @raraavis77824 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @bettylee1816
    @bettylee18164 жыл бұрын

    Could you please turn the audio up by 30 - 40%? Thank you for the content!

  • @N26Gato
    @N26Gato4 жыл бұрын

    Deberían tener una tienda en Chile 🙁

  • @tariqhassan387
    @tariqhassan3873 жыл бұрын

    where can we get this ?

  • @javiersanzonhernandez8959
    @javiersanzonhernandez89593 жыл бұрын

    Como comprar estos remaches

  • @flyfishing1776
    @flyfishing17764 жыл бұрын

    Thank you👍👍👍

  • @gellipop
    @gellipop4 жыл бұрын

    Nice video.

  • @alialami2794
    @alialami27944 жыл бұрын

    Very good 👍

  • @spindletreestudiovideos
    @spindletreestudiovideos2 жыл бұрын

    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?