Cap Rivet Length

[Dday[501st]]

I'm still gathering all the small materials in anticipation of my armor delivery in October and my next question is Cap Rivets. I'm thinking I will use cap rivets for the leg ammo belt and maybe in a few other places as well (to be seen).

 

My question is regarding the Cap rivet length. I know the head needs to be approx 8mm, and the length is oging to be based on the thing you're putting it through but what would be a good average length? My armor is a RT-Mod (.090 ABS) so I will have to go through two pieces, would an 8mm shaft be enough? I know the split rivets say you should get 11mm, but as it's a split, I'm sure the length is different then a cap.

 

Tips on length form anyone please?

 

Thanks!

dday

[Locitus[Admin]]

The ones I just used are 10 mm tall, but 8 mm should be plenty as well.

[Dday[501st]]

Great range there, that will open my options a little. Thanks Locitus!

[DudeSidious]

I must be doing something wrong,mine are 8 mm in length and they seem way to long.are you meant to hit them with a hammer or what?

[Locitus[Admin]]

I must be doing something wrong,mine are 8 mm in length and they seem way to long.are you meant to hit them with a hammer or what?

Yes, bash them flat.

[DudeSidious]

Thanks that got it.

If everything else fails use a hammer.

[Locitus[Admin]]

Ain't that the truth.