Photos of Plinker's rivet press & jig assembly.
In use:
Plans:
[this section is obsolete - replaced by Bolt Cutter Mod]
My custom bucking jig & 3/16" rivets: Clamped, ready to squeeze: Working! Almost there... POP! My 4" vise broke, but the rivet was squeezed:
My custom bucking jig & 3/16" rivets:
Clamped, ready to squeeze:
Working! Almost there...
POP! My 4" vise broke, but the rivet was squeezed: