Rivet tool...

[Tengis]

What size rivets should I use? I just picked up a rivet tool... and... without actually riveting anything, it seems as though the smallest rivets Homedepot had are too big. I havent had a chance to actually use them yet though, just stuck one in and squeezed the tool... I think they are 1/8 inch.

 

[CrimandEvil]

You want 1/8 rivets in these sizes:
http://mountainmods.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=209
http://mountainmods.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=210

I don't know about HD but the local hardware store here doesn't carry them.

 

[Tengis]

You want 1/8 rivets in these sizes:
http://mountainmods.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=209
http://mountainmods.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=210

I don't know about HD but the local hardware store here doesn't carry them.

i got 1/8" 3mm medium. They didnt have short, although thats what I was assuming I needed.

 

[CrimandEvil]

i got 1/8" 3mm medium. They didnt have short, although thats what I was assuming I needed.

Yeah thats the lowest my local store had too, I'm going to have to buy some from that site but damn does it suck just having to pay $8 for shipping on an order of less then $4.

 

[Tengis]

Yeah thats the lowest my local store had too, I'm going to have to buy some from that site but damn does it suck just having to pay $8 for shipping on an order of less then $4.

These mediums are a bit too "long". Im assuming by small, medium, and long it means the length of the actual rivet its self... and not the little stick. These mediums are too big... I just riveted this case together (most of which dont show) but 3 rivets are goign to need to be cut to the size of what I assume a short rivet is.

Ugh... Im gonna look a couple places tomorow and find some short ones.

 

[Silent Assasin]

If you end up ordering, you should check out www.mcmaster.com. After recently placing my first order with them, I am now a very fond customer. It's like the worlds largest discount hardware store. I also picked up a box of 100 screws that will work in optical drives and HDD's for 5 bucks where as a 4 pack from CompUSA costs like a buck.