How to Buck Rivet | Solid Rivet

Before I show my first trailer project using buck or solid rivets, I wanted to share this introduction to rivet guns and all their associated tools. In this episode I'll show you rivets, clecos, bucking bars and more, then of course demonstrate how to use them all to install a rivet. Using these skills, you can more easily maintain, repair, and restore your own vintage camper trailer, from Airstreams to Spartans like mine.

Note: Cleco is pronounced "clee-co" not, "cleh-co" as I was saying!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Pop rivets
01:11 - Buck/solid rivets
01:39 - Rivet gun
02:10 - Rivet sets
02:49 - Spring retainers
03:59 - Bucking bars
04:14 - Clecos
04:46 - Compressor settings
05:04 - Driving a solid rivet
06:47 - Working with two people
07:08 - Slow motion riveting
07:19 - Summary

Let me know if you've found this how to on riveting useful!

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