How we remove solid buck rivets.

There are many ways to remove solid rivets, also known as buck rivets. We've worked on lots of buses and I think we've probably tried all the methods of solid rivet removal. Here we show the process we've settled on, because it's quick and easy and does minimal damage to the skin and framing members of the bus.

The rivets are being removed in this bus as part of a 14" roof raise, the overview of which is shown in another video. Obviously, you don't remove rivets just for the heck of it...these are taken out so the rub rails can be removed and then (after the roof raise) the rub rails will be riveted back on.

A note for viewers: I have removed the blade guard from my angle grinder. Manufacturers will not, of course, approve of this. Angle grinders are safer to use with a blade guard in place and you should probably leave yours on...where it can get in the way and interfere with your access to lots of your rivets. :-)

Whatever you do....use good protective equipment and always think about what might go wrong.