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Old February 9th, 2003, 11:08 AM
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Default Aluminum Rivets

Can anyone tell me where I can buy Aluminum Rivets online?

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Old February 9th, 2003, 04:18 PM
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Not sure about online but I buy them at my local fasnter company. They usaly like a minimum order though.
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Old February 9th, 2003, 04:32 PM
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Your local airport should have them if you only need a few. What size and length?
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Old February 9th, 2003, 05:21 PM
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I got them at local hardware store.
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Old February 11th, 2003, 03:11 AM
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McMaster-Carr on line they have about anything you can think of. Some prices good some a little high-great service and delivery.www.mcmaster.com
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Old February 11th, 2003, 11:09 AM
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Thanks guys, I was able to order them from Mcmasters.
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Old April 24th, 2009, 11:09 AM
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Make sure you buy solid rivets. Simple pop rivets will leak. If you look at the rivets in your boat you will not see the tell-tale hole you see in a pop rivet. Solid rivets must be "bucked" to be installed properly.
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