Losos
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Apologies if this is in the wrong section. I have two pop rivet tools, I don't use them much but when I do I would prefer to use the Spirulux model which is much better nade than the Sealy one but there is a problem.
It seems that all rivets are now sold in metric sizes and I assume that this applies to the mandrell (I hope that is the right term for the bit that gets pulled through and breaks off) a quick Google search indicates that suppliers very rarely mention the mandrel size.
My Spirulux tool has mandrell nozzles in Imperial sizes and the metric rivets don't fit. It's very important that the mandrell fits the nozzle precisely or it will jam and cause a lot of swearing :roll:
Is it possible to get Imperial size pop rivets now :?:
It seems that all rivets are now sold in metric sizes and I assume that this applies to the mandrell (I hope that is the right term for the bit that gets pulled through and breaks off) a quick Google search indicates that suppliers very rarely mention the mandrel size.
My Spirulux tool has mandrell nozzles in Imperial sizes and the metric rivets don't fit. It's very important that the mandrell fits the nozzle precisely or it will jam and cause a lot of swearing :roll:
Is it possible to get Imperial size pop rivets now :?: