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Re: Rivets for eyelets?

7/15/2000 3:16 AM

Steve Ahola

Re: Rivets for eyelets? Les:         I've been looking for ways to add a few eyelets to a stuffed Fender eyelet board without having to disconnect all or most of the wiring. The idea of using steel rivets sounds like a winner. So how much clearance do you need under the top board to punch the rivet "nails" through?     Steve Ahola     P.S. For making new eyelet boards I've been using an unpowered 8" drill press with the staking kit from Mouser. Just pull the lever down slowly and the eyelets are set perfectly everytime... BTW Bruce Collins had mentioned also using larger 3/16" brass eyelets (available from your local fabric store... when you are shopping for some nice material and patterns for a new dress!    ) These larger eyelets are good when you are trying to connect more than 3 or 4 leads.

 

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JaySG Steve, my application is also a Fen... -- 7/15/2000 4:31 AM Rick i'd say about 1/8" or so... the "na... -- 7/15/2000 4:51 AM dutch q{For making new... -- 8/14/2000 7:00 PM