Re: pop rivets

[Nobody <foo@bar.com>]

Hey Richard.

The 1/8" drillbit is as you describe a little tight. Try a 3.3 mm (as the
Manual says) instead. Perfect!

Hans


----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Iddon" <riddon@btinternet.com>
Subject:  pop rivets


> Just a quick question.  Is there a secret to making pop rivets fit the
> holes?  I cafefully drill my holes with a pillar drill and with the work
> clamped in a drill clamp but the rivets always seem too big for the holes.
> The temptation is to use a hand drill and waggle it about a bit to open up
> the holes slightly but I'm sure this isn't good practice.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Richard Iddon (XS tri 533)
>
>