[MRCA] removing riveted tube sockets

[Michael Hanz]

Not sure why you are ruling out drilling, or even grinding.  A shop 
vacuum placed appropriately will take care of your concerns.  At least 
it always has for me.   Chassis strength is an independent variable, and 
whacking away with a pin punch will produce independent results, based 
on how far from a 90° side and the chassis material.  I have usually 
found results independent of my intentions a bit unsatisfying.

But what do I know...as Master Sergeant Schultz always said, "I know 
nothink...."

- Mike KC4TOS

On 8/13/2019 9:50 PM, J Mcvey via MRCA wrote:
> I have a dilemma where ii need to replace a defective tube socket, but 
> the darnn thing is riveted in.
> Of coarse drilling it out will throw metal  shards everywhere, that's 
> a no go.
> Has anyone tried punching the rivet out with a very small punch or 
> might have any other method of doing this??

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