Where can I get rivets from?????? Please help..

[mivvi]

I need to get hold of some rivets. I want them for my tech 3 levers. I know they were originally put on with a special rotating machine of some type but I will get around that im sure. Just need to know where the hell you get them from? Thanks lads 

Mivvi.

[MartyC]

I have the same question to ask my mate that's got a machine shop.  I'll see him over the weekend so will ask him 

[mivvi]

Hi MartyC,
That sounds promising. Im sure you should ba able to buy something suitable off the shelf but can't find anything as yet? Let me know anyhow.

Cheers mate. 

[MartyC]

Spoke to my mate yesterday, he thinks he can get them or at least something similar and is going to let me know later this week 

[mivvi]

Ah, yr a star Marty! Keep me posted, do you think he can sort the ones for the MX1000 quick release too? God, I know I want the moon on a stick but im stripping a set of brakes and want to do a top job. 

[Rombloke]

at school we used to make our own rivets in metal work.....basically just a rod of alloy, hammered over with a ball pein hammer

Dave

[mivvi]

That's not a bad idea Dave. I think hardened steel would be a problem though. I am thinking of getting a small lathe, as im always wanting to make parts like this. Problem being, they cost lots of money. 

[jT Racing]

That's not a bad idea Dave. I think hardened steel would be a problem though. I am thinking of getting a small lathe, as im always wanting to make parts like this. Problem being, they cost lots of money. 

hardened steel wont squash on the end. Just buy some thick alu rods for tig welding, clip then off to size and have a go at hammering the ends to form a rivet.

[mivvi]

I know what you're saying but an alloy rivet won't last 5 mins, I would have thought it needs to be steel at least? This bike is going to be ridden, so need some fix as good as the original I suppose. 

[mivvi]

Looking at it now, it does look to be alloy? Sorry take back all I said, lol. Well that might sort the lever but it is steel for the caliper quick release. 

[jT Racing]

it should last. alu is very strong. it would work for the quick release too.

[mivvi]

You might be on to something there Townsend, always thought of aluminum as weak. I know B&Q sell aluminum rod, so will pick some up and give it a go. Thanks for your input mate. 

[jT Racing]

the key is the size, you don't want them to be too thin or then they will bend or wear out. as close to the diameter of the whole they are going in

john.

[othomas2]

Send stuey a PM, he's replaced the rivets in some levers... and he'll be able to tell you where you can aquire them.

[mivvi]

Thanks Owen! I have emailed him, so will see what he says. 

[Rombloke]

oi...its my idea you gits


Dave