Dday[501st] Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 The ones I just used are 10 mm tall, but 8 mm should be plenty as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Great range there, that will open my options a little. Thanks Locitus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks that got it. If everything else fails use a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Ain't that the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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