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Reply to "Removing the rivet from a knuckle coupler"

Mixed Freight posted:
Mike D posted:

It is actually easier to drill the rivet out than to grind the rivet head off and far less likely to do damage to the assembly. The dimple in the center of the flared end will keep the bit centered as long as you don't get crazy applying pressure while drilling. As mentioned above, it is easy just to crush the flared end and push it through.

I use a center punch and a hammer to flare the end on the new rivet. You just need to flare it enough to keep it in place. The spring is the really fun part! Buy extras.

Who carries the springs?  I've thought about rolling my own, but haven't been able to (easily) find a source for small enough piano wire.

Come to think of it though, I wonder if some old used guitar strings wouldn't work? 

I just bought coupler knuckles, pins and springs off ebay. very reasonable price

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
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