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Copper rivets
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https://www.spaenaur.com/ not exactly sure what you are looking for, but, go here, go to "Page Flip Catalog" search copper rivets and see what you see. They do sell the individually and I am by there regularly - so as long as you can wait a week or two, I'd be happy to pick them up - I suspect they will be very inexpensive.
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Thanks JP, they have steel, brass and copper finish, but no copper. TexasSprite, I've been able to find split and bifurcated rivets, but can't find the combination I'm looking for. I would like to replace original for original since the copper split rivets were about the only thing not corroded on the doors. I was very gentle removing my old ones and I may reuse them if push comes to shove.
thanks, Rut
thanks, Rut
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What about something like this?
https://www.staples.com/OIC-Brass-Plated-Round-Head-Fasteners-3-8-inch-Head-1-inch/product_378814
What about something like this?
https://www.staples.com/OIC-Brass-Plated-Round-Head-Fasteners-3-8-inch-Head-1-inch/product_378814
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Understood. Here are shots of the front and back of a set of door pockets that I'm going to restore to sell.
The top of the fastener measures about 3/8". The length is about 3/8" as well. The brass fasteners from an office supply store are worth a shot.
The top of the fastener measures about 3/8". The length is about 3/8" as well. The brass fasteners from an office supply store are worth a shot.
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Ray,
the more I research these rivets I find that they are available in brass and steel, but not copper. I can find copper in the larger size split rivets and I can find the ones I need in antique tins from GB, but they are a little expensive. If I had to I could use 1/4" aluminum pop rivets and flatten the inside with a punch.
thanks, Rut
the more I research these rivets I find that they are available in brass and steel, but not copper. I can find copper in the larger size split rivets and I can find the ones I need in antique tins from GB, but they are a little expensive. If I had to I could use 1/4" aluminum pop rivets and flatten the inside with a punch.
thanks, Rut
Its not that difficult to make a rivet....especially if using something as soft as copper. Find some copper wire about the right size and have at it. Drill a hole the size of the wire...stick the wire thru and clamp a vise then tap gently on the wire sticking thru the drilled strap till you form a head. Cut to length and you have a rivet.
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Kurt.