Rivets

[Guest Mike Perry]

I know that a similar question has been asked previously, but I can't find the thread.

 

We are building a 2b mild steel chassis and SS panels.

 

Approx how many rivets am I going to need and what sizes should I use? I know that stainless steel rivets are preferable to ali.

 

Also, do any of you know of any suppliers with keen prices?

[Guest Ant]

I used 3.2x8mm for joining panels to other panels. 3.2x10mm for panels to chassis where strength is not too important (eg firewall, boot, seat back etc) and 4.8x10mm for floor and side panels. I bought mine from Tifosi-Devon. Supplier is helpful, friendly and prompt. May not be the cheapest, but he's cheaper than most. Get 150 or each size and take it from there. I used set screws for bonnet to nosecone joint elsewhere where a decorative top side is a plus, where I can get at the back and where I think I may have to remove them for maintenance or repair. Drilling out rivets is easy enough, but the loose ends rattle in the chassis tubes after a bit, and there's a risk of scratching the panel around it - especially if the drill bit breaks. No such problems with set screws.

 

Ant

[Guest Mike Perry]

Ant

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

Batch of rivets as per your suggestion ordered from Tifosi.

Hopefully delivery before the weekend.

[Guest johnhanks]

Why pay Tifosi prices? have a look in a Screwfix catalogue, they are about 7 quid for 1000 & their bolts screws nuts etc. are dead cheap as well - no I'm not on commission I just think they are good value!

[Guest TerryBarry]

I've used Screwfix - good next day service and prices

However their range is limited and they don't do stainless pop rivets.

Terry

[Les Welsher]

I used Tifosi for lots of things I needed during my build,

good prices and excellent service. (phone in the morning, arrive next day)

 

Les

[Guest Mike Perry]

Screwfix for Screwfix bits and Tifosi for Tifosi bits.

You makes your choice and you pays your money.

 

Anybody used Warehouse Direct? www.whdirect.co.uk

[Guest TerryBarry]

I've also had good service (next day) from Wye Valley Supplies

Phone: 01597 860464

Terry

[Guest brummy-ade]

www.rivetwise.co.uk is well worth a look at and a quick service

ade