A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Use POP Rivets | Fasteners 101

Want to learn how to choose and use blind POP rivets? With this Step-by-Step guide, we'll show you what to look out for when using pop rivets, how to measure them for your job, the kinds of materials that they come in, and how to install them.

For more information on Blind / POP Rivets, or if you want to use our interactive Rivet Size Guide, please visit our Fasteners 101 page:

Rivet Size Guide PDF:
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For more information on how blind rivets are measured:

Did you mess up on your pop rivet installation? No worries! We also have a video on removing pop rivets:
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Ready to start Riveting? You can find our wide selection of POP Rivets in many different types and materials here:

[AlbanyCountyFasteners]

There's one thing we didn't mention in the video that is important in selecting the right rivet: the diameter. The diameter of a rivet will be dependant on your application so it can vary wildly from application to application. This also affects the drill size for your hole since that is dependant on the rivet diameter. If you are unsure what diameter rivet to use for your application, please consult an engineer to assist you.

[dpgreene]

I had to teach myself how to rivet for a small project today. Glad I had my grandfathers riveter. I'm pretty handy and I'm always fixing stuff but have just never used a pop rivet in my life. Now my mind is running about where I could have used these in the past and what I will use these for in the future. Its like a WHOLE NEW WORLD! Thanks for the video.

[JohnHughesTR]

I used to use those as swords for my lego men wan i was little!

[elitearbor]

Once again... imagine my surprise after finding what I thought were difficult to find copper rivets and looking for reviews, only to find videos direct from the manufacturer. Keep up the good work!

[shanelodge]

Great information!!!

He’s using the metric system (.48) and then converting to fractions.

Just convert to metric like the rest of the world.
Life will be so much easier.

[kfl]

This was very informative, thank you so much for posting this video. Before watching this, I knew nothing about rivets. Now I'm not totally clueless, thank you.

[SaraVV]

One day ago I did NOT know what a rivet was 🙂 Thank you so much for this video.

[cge]

I just bought a pneumatic pop rivet gun!
This is a gamer changer. I’m installing windows in a aluminum trailer. Pop riveting the skin if the trailer to a steel frame that the windows attach to.

[AutodidactEngineer]

The copper rivets should do extremely well for grounding Power Supplies!!
Excellent and very explanatory video!

[mikekim]

Thanks for video and did my first rivet in my life and looks beautiful, problem solved.

[horacesawyer]

That was really, really good. Now I believe I can actually rivet the heck out of something. Explained different types, how to measure, importance of friction fit, and more. Good job !
You explain things well.
Consider making more informational videos for us dummies. : )

[joyglocker]

Thanks, that was helpful (building a camper van first time without any experience)

[sikandinc]

Thanks for the video. I'm new to this tool but is it possible to rivet something to a surface from the outside in? I'm trying to install a bracket inside a plastic container and would prefer to drill the hole and pop a rivet from the outside in so that the rivet does not extend outside the box any more than it needs to.

[assabetmetalfabrication]

Excellent presentation clear and concise to understanding
You are a New Yorker
I teach sheet metal fabrication and welding
Thanks sir

[martinetaban]

Thanks for the Guide I can wait to have my own Rivet Gun.

[fiorevitola]

An excellent demonstration of what rivet to use in different applications. Thanks

[LM-fnqb]

Thanks very much for this great video.

[sivadsucram]

as far as pull strength goes, is it possible to use a pull rivet to connect plastic to metal? I am trying to fix a plastic and metal buckle and I imagine the force required could crack the metal.

[ejimenez]

Nice video. Straight and to the point 👍

[javierconcepcion]

Thanks for sharing! God bless 👌🏽🫶🏼🙏🏽👍🏽