Guest Maddog8400 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just got my SC armor. I have a question about rivets. the instructions say to use 1/8th rivets, how long should they be? It also says I should use backing washers, are these to go behind the rivets? I've never used rivets so I am unfamiliar with how to use them. I got some 1/8th white rivets but I think they might be too short and won't go through. I got some 3/8th washers but realized they are too big to grab. I feel like I am going about this all wrong. Good thing I've only tested the rivets on other things first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 A backing washer is just that, you put the rivet through whatever you are riveting and then slot on the washer before pumping the gun Rivet length really depends on what you are riveting, you want a good 3mm sticking past everything, enough for some rivet to be bent behind the washer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gato Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Are you riveting the holster to the boot, the webbing to the belt, or the hump to the back plate? The washer should be 1/8" too and slide on to the bottom inside to take the stress of the material being riveted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 the 1/8th is likely to refer to the diameter of the rivet. (I use 4mm in metric) For length... I'd suggest somewhere near 1/2" or 10-12mm in metric. Backing washers are the same diameter as the rivet head. The Rivet will go through the plastic then through the strap (or what ever you're putting it into ) and then you put the backing washer on. This is basically to stop the end of the rivet pulling through what ever you've just put it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gato Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Marcel, you beat me to it by a few seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maddog8400 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thanks guys, I am riveting everything, the belt and back. I think the ones I got are too short. They are 1/4 inch long. The washers are too big, they won't even catch the rivet. Back to the hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Yes, you need 3.2mm (metric units FTW! ) washers otherwise you'll just pull the rivet through it. Skickat från min LG-D802 via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaEngine Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 1/4" length worked for me on most things, but some needed 1/2" length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT Trooper Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Did you guys find backing washers at any local stores? I tried Home Depot, but the only washer with a 1/8th inside diameter had too large of an outside diameter. I don't want to wait for an online order and pay for shipping on a $2 bag of washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout.trooper Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Maybe this will help: I got 2 types of rivets and have used them both throughout my kit build: -an 1/8" diameter head, 1/8" grip range (length of the rivets "sword handle"... cuz it looks like a mini sword) -an 1/8" diameter head, 1/4" grip range (much longer "sword handle") As seen in the pic below, the two rivets on the bottom are 1/8" head and 1/8" grip (with 1/8" diameter washers). The rivets on the top are 1/8" head with 1/4" grip (and 1/8" washers) because it had to go thru so much more stuff (ie. the fabric, the elastc, the plastic). Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout.trooper Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Did you guys find backing washers at any local stores? I tried Home Depot, but the only washer with a 1/8th inside diameter had too large of an outside diameter. I don't want to wait for an online order and pay for shipping on a $2 bag of washers. Found both the rivets and washers at the same hardware store. They should be right next to each other on the shelf. I didn't even spend $2... more like $1 for a box of 20 washers. I think the aluminum ones are cheaper than the steel ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT Trooper Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I was on that isle in Home Depot for awhile and couldn't find any. None listed on their website either. I'll try again at some other hardware stores, maybe Ace and Lowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaEngine Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I didn't find the washers I needed at Home Depot; I DID find them at Lowe's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT Trooper Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Ace had their own brand of them, didn't check lowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Hawk Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Here is the stuff I got from Ace today. If looking online the washers will be called back up plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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