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23-02-09, 12:07 PM
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Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?
want to stubby a viper can but not sure which lenght/width to buy
 http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/stainl..._fsubZ16340968 What type of drill bit is best for drilling out those old rivets? cheers 
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23-02-09, 01:17 PM
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Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?
I did mine last week. A 3" or 4" metal drill bit would do the job. I suggest using a new one. You don't actually have to drill right through the rivet - just drill till the circle (top part of the rviet comes off), then use a nail to punch the rest of the rivet through for clearance.
HTH PS. Whereabouts are you, as I could help you, if you want. I'm in Cheshunt. Chin |
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23-02-09, 01:40 PM
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Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?
Check your units there dude!
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23-02-09, 01:54 PM
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Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?
Millimetres, Millimetres, I said!!!
A 3 or 4 inch bit 'would' probaly create new outlets as opposed to stubbying it. Well spotted YC - Gold Star. |
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23-02-09, 09:20 PM
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Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?
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Have you got the tools and spares for the job? I'm based in Highbury. drop me a pm cheers lucas |
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23-02-09, 10:33 PM
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Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?
I was going to offer the same. Bought a rivetter on eBay for a fiver, not going to use it again so you're free to use it! In Kilburn myself. Stubbied my Viper can not 2 weeks ago.
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24-02-09, 08:58 AM
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Thinking of doing this as well. Cheers. Colin. |
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24-02-09, 09:30 AM
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Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?
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I'm in the area this Saturday to pick up oil etc from Spares Direct on Harrow Road, pm me if you are ok for me to drop by to pick up the rivetter and check out your handy work! cheers
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