Rivet services???

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eastofeasty
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Rivet services???

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The big center lid on my boat blew it's hinge rivets. Does anyone know anyone who can do that repair?
bassmeister
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Re: Rivet services???

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Rivet gun set is pretty cheap.
Just drill out any rivet heads
That are left and pop in new ones.
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Mitch
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Remove the lid from the boat at the hinge. Drill out the old rivets and then drill the hinge holes and the lid holes with a 1/4" drill. Use 1/4" x 1" rivets with a 1/4" washer on the back side. It's best if you use an Air Rivet Gun, (Harbor Freight) but a hand riveter will work. This is not a difficult DIY project !!
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