Solid Rivet Installation & Tools

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The final video in our Quarter-Turn Fastener series goes in-depth on solid rivets; also known as smash rivets. Along with a look at how these rivets are used and tools necessary for installation; Tim explains why solid rivets should be used for self-eject fasteners.

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Thousands of different fasteners are used in motorsports and one of the most popular used for securing body panels and interiors are called, “Quarter-Turn Fasteners,” also known by the brand name “Dzus.”

With literally hundreds of quarter-turn fastener types, mounting configurations, size and thickness options, finding the right combination for your application can be extremely frustrating. Additionally, if the fasteners are not used or installed correctly, they are easily lost and in some cases, cause thousands of dollars in damage to body panels and paint.

To clear up some of the confusing regarding quarter-turn / dzus fasteners, we have put together a series of in-depth videos that will make it easy to select, install and maintain the correct fasteners for your application.

The information contained in this video is based on the opinion of Tim McAmis and his 30+ years in the motorsport and manufacturing industries. Any action you take based upon the content provided shall be done at your own risk. TMRC and its affiliates are not liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of this information.

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As a race car fabricator from the UK myself, I do a lot of solid rivet work The general guide from the aircraft industry, is you must have one and a half times the rivet diameter protruding through the parts to be joined, before bucking or squeezing the rivet.
I am surprised you don't use a 2 or 3X rivet gun and 3/32 or 1/8 rivet set for Dzus fasteners, we use AN470 rivets all the time.

victormildew

Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to explain this!

Amorelaser

The vibration withstanding aspect should NEVER be underestimated. I've had 50mm long bolts with tight nuts (dummying up just to hold something in place) that have completely shaken themselves down and off the threads just from an idling engine.

dons

Tim--Thank you for a fantastic and clear explanation on the proper application for these rivets.

roberthaddad

Should have 1 1/2 times the thickness of the fasteners shank sticking out of the total stack up before squeezing.. love your videos Tim.

chaneyktc

1.5x the rivet diameter sticking out, not 1.5x thickness of the panel, is the correct spec. add washers if you have to build up the thickness to reduce stick-out.

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I have a school style solid riveted protractor that has came loose from, I assume a loose rivet, and am wondering if there's a way to tighten it up without replacing the buttonhead rivet so the protractor doesn't drift open during use???

northwiebesick

I have a squeezer like that and I want to squeeze some solid steel rivets on an AK receiver but I can't really do it... Should I press more or the tool is made only for aluminum rivets? (My rivets are only 4mm thick)

BrognorLightbringer

Nice Presentation of the tools Tim.
I purchased a setter tool with interchangable heads that can reach as far as 6" in from an edge.
More expensive than the single fixed jaw tool but well worth it in my chassis shop.

And nothing looks more unprofessional than pop rivets in quarter turn fasteners on body panels. Looks like ASS as you say!

mitchelperkins

Can someone comment on best way to do round rivets on small electronic components. Such as installing tube sockets to my amplifier. I have tight working spaces too.
I want the look of round rivets so I don't want to use small screws or standard big box rivets. I want to replicate how the rivets look on the vintantage part I have.

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