Help with copper inserts / rivets - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

PJC58-Hythe · 9th Jun 2011, 8:44 am

I am in the process of restoring a P17B and have removed the handle etc from the case. These are held in place with blind copper inserts / rivets about 0.2 inch long with a shaft diameter of 0.1 inch - see picture.

Does anyone know where I can get suitable replacements?

Station X · 9th Jun 2011, 8:53 am

Google "Semi-hollow rivets"

George G4EUF · 9th Jun 2011, 7:46 pm

Hello,
You might like to try a boat builder or chandler as copper rivets were used for "clinker" type construction.
Hope this helps?
George G4EUF.

Framer Dave · 10th Jun 2011, 4:58 pm

I have some ⅛" copper rivets which you might adapt to your purpose. These have 1" shanks. They have round heads, but a careful touch with a file should rectify that, and you should be able to produce the hollow part with a small drill.

The rivets are intended to fit ⅛" holes and are 0.1227" diameter (3.117mm). If you'd like some, PM me your name and address details and how many you need. No charge.

Regards,

AVO_VCM163 · 10th Jun 2011, 7:58 pm

I have some this size and shape - they came from Hythe - ex Hovercraft!
Not hollow but easily formed at this size. FOC of course and I'm 4 miles from you.

I'll PM you.

Roy

9th Jun 2011, 8:44 am	#1
PJC58-Hythe Heptode Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hythe, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 632	Help with copper inserts / rivets I am in the process of restoring a P17B and have removed the handle etc from the case. These are held in place with blind copper inserts / rivets about 0.2 inch long with a shaft diameter of 0.1 inch - see picture. Does anyone know where I can get suitable replacements? Attached Thumbnails

9th Jun 2011, 8:53 am	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: Help with copper inserts / rivets Google "Semi-hollow rivets" Attached Thumbnails __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

9th Jun 2011, 7:46 pm	#3
George G4EUF Tetrode Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK. Posts: 84	Re: Help with copper inserts / rivets Hello, You might like to try a boat builder or chandler as copper rivets were used for "clinker" type construction. Hope this helps? George G4EUF.

10th Jun 2011, 4:58 pm	#4
Framer Dave Rest in Peace Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Near Wrecsam, North Wales Posts: 356	Re: Help with copper inserts / rivets I have some ⅛" copper rivets which you might adapt to your purpose. These have 1" shanks. They have round heads, but a careful touch with a file should rectify that, and you should be able to produce the hollow part with a small drill. The rivets are intended to fit ⅛" holes and are 0.1227" diameter (3.117mm). If you'd like some, PM me your name and address details and how many you need. No charge. Regards, Attached Thumbnails

10th Jun 2011, 7:58 pm	#5
AVO_VCM163 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hampshire, UK. Posts: 297	Re: Help with copper inserts / rivets I have some this size and shape - they came from Hythe - ex Hovercraft! Not hollow but easily formed at this size. FOC of course and I'm 4 miles from you. I'll PM you. Roy