If I'm wrong about the pop rivets and the way they look, I'm sure someone will let me know. ![]() Our collection of rivets used in Pinball Machines. I've found these rivet joints very strong, as long as the lock washers are installed square.Īs far as I know, the pop rivets all have the hole in the head, so they don't look factory from the top side, but they provide a strong joint. A tool for improving the light bulb connection with the socket. The good news is that the kit includes several washers to provide multiple attempts, should you need them. You must make sure you tap this style rivet together square, otherwise the lock washer hole can get stretched out, and it'll fall apart easily. For proper rivet setting of ramp flaps and other semi tubular rivets. Usually, you never see the opposite side, so this is not that big of a deal. Category: Tools Tags: pinball tools, ramp flaps, ramps, rivet, rivet tool, titan, tools. On the opposite side you'll have a lock ring instead of that nice little rolled donut shape of the factory rivet. Includes removable dies which can be replaced. The Pinbits kit will provide a factory look on the head side. Ideal for installing rivets on pinball parts like flat plastics, ramps, metal ball guides, diverter arms, etc. It also provides a riveted joint that's as strong as the factory one. The head will be round and solid, and on the underside you'll get that nice rolled donut look. This Pinrestore press will make factory looking rivet installs from BOTH sides of the rivet. Here's a press capable of doing such installation from : This is a professional tool for clinching 1/8 (3,18mm) diameter semi-tubular rivets by hand, perfect for Ramp flaps, Lamp sockets on ramps and plastics. ![]() All original rivets on pinball machines are installed with a press and have a solid head.
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