John Warren Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 For those that are tool types, I've been using a highly inappropriate tool to grind the heads of amp chassis rivets, a Milwaukee angle grinder. It's total overkill not to mention they're risky tools to use and can get away from you. The rivet heads are tiny and take little to grind off, the angle grinder is a brute force, too aggressive tool for this application. I've been looking at die and pencil grinders using a stone tip there's many of these available. There's always Dremel but do they have enough for this application? My question is can someone that has experience with these tools offer a grinder recommendation. I have a compressor as well but would prefer electric motor. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I'd recommend Dremel. Plenty of power for this application and easy to maneuver with minimal damage to surrounding surfaces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 or... drill them out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I've done it both ways, too. I think th e Dremel is easier to control compared to the drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Warren Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 1 hour ago, hanksjim1 said: I'd recommend Dremel. Plenty of power for this application and easy to maneuver with minimal damage to surrounding surfaces. Yes, I'm thinking Dremel as well. They come in a range of capacities too. For what I'm doing the chassis is replaced so damage isn't a concern, that's why I've been using the angle grinder. Couple of touches with it and they're out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_S Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Yes, drill them out! A dremel is easy to handle should not cause any secondary issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JJkizak Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I wonder how many times it took for him to do that cleanly. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Another vote for a dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 On 7/25/2024 at 10:08 AM, John Warren said: For those that are tool types, I've been using a highly inappropriate tool to grind the heads of amp chassis rivets, a Milwaukee angle grinder. It's total overkill not to mention they're risky tools to use and can get away from you. The rivet heads are tiny and take little to grind off, the angle grinder is a brute force, too aggressive tool for this application. I've been looking at die and pencil grinders using a stone tip there's many of these available. There's always Dremel but do they have enough for this application? My question is can someone that has experience with these tools offer a grinder recommendation. I have a compressor as well but would prefer electric motor. Thanks! Dremel Suxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Warren Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 FWIW, I've drilled from the head side and, if they don't spin, works. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Hammer and a sharp chisel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Some of those pop rivets are stainless. They will rotate forever even with a carbide bit. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Maybe with the correct bit, Dremel would be good. Look at rivet drill bits. https://www.amazon.com/Minova-Rivet-Removal-Drill-Cobalt/dp/B0B8VDDN2H/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8FeLbUZtEEq0R1MIMEreNEr_roq_X5pXvV9C_i8S1cQB6sqnwHIHQmysHfbY3jil4c55hxtXAlfVgCIITh3zqPjZ-X33h1FRtOJToMcQK6hOIYF7fISn9QuSkHuTPdM2CkI2xGy3aqVZylFOL4YRocgejzMxlqCiNgzzep5G6ODNUxAUx6x8PytDZMmQhJnrK18JMQcr5fGm5tLFkLaYeaXscjGo0gKcqodltKJuEBIcPqgMT04Xu4DWs2nywbTIUrEa56P0iSPnDMK2vAQjEPKhZgWGzhODR0ASgONOssU.fvcnmqTGR61X4835yJyd07VS5C27A3G4q7Zb2NUAyTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=rivet+drill+bit&qid=1722347290&sr=8-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 https://www.airpartsinc.com/RIVET_REM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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