[ARC5] Rivets

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 26 Dec 2010 at 23:11, Mike Hanz wrote:

> On 12/26/2010 10:50 PM, Kenneth G. Gordon wrote:
> > Is it possible to reproduce the riveting that was used to hold the
> > nomenclature plates on the top of the ARC-5 receivers?
> 
> Of course!  All you need is a lathe with a radius attachment and some 
> aluminum rod.  http://aafradio.org/garajmahal/radius_tool.htm shows that 
> part of it.  The more difficult part is setting the rivet once you have 
> it made.  It requires a setting tool with a profile that I would 
> describe as a high speed photo of a water drop crater...basically an 
> annular ring the forms the tail of the hollow rivet stem over into a 
> neat ring during compression.  You can approximate it with center 
> punches with several different angles, but the right tool is a lot 
> easier to use and makes a factory looking finish on the rivet.

Oh, dang! :-(

No lathe, although I HAVE used one often. Hmmm....I'll bet I 
could use one out at the University of Idaho shop....

Thanks, Mike. I may give that a shot.

Ken W7EKB

> 
> Happy New Year,
> Mike  KC4TOS
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