Do I Need a Special Head for A6 Rivets? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T12:37:18Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/do-i-need-a-special-head-for-a6-rivets?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A219135&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs I recall, I purchased my A…tag:zenith.aero,2012-06-12:2606393:Comment:2191352012-06-12T20:35:41.536ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>As I recall, I purchased my A6 rivets from Spruce. The rivets already had a slightly domed/rounded head, but were flat in the central area. Like Brad, I used the steel hand-held Zenith riveter without a domed head on the riveter and it worked great.</p>
<p>Some of the big-box store's riveters have a cast metal head - those won't hold up long to A6's and especially stainless rivets. Don't ask how I know. HA!</p>
<p>As I recall, I purchased my A6 rivets from Spruce. The rivets already had a slightly domed/rounded head, but were flat in the central area. Like Brad, I used the steel hand-held Zenith riveter without a domed head on the riveter and it worked great.</p>
<p>Some of the big-box store's riveters have a cast metal head - those won't hold up long to A6's and especially stainless rivets. Don't ask how I know. HA!</p> I used my Zenith supplied han…tag:zenith.aero,2012-06-11:2606393:Comment:2189152012-06-11T00:47:07.184ZBrad W. Eikenbaryhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BradWEikenbary
I used my Zenith supplied hand riveter on them last weekend without issue. Largest head. No dome.
I used my Zenith supplied hand riveter on them last weekend without issue. Largest head. No dome. Thanks guys, sounds like when…tag:zenith.aero,2012-06-11:2606393:Comment:2189092012-06-11T00:41:35.641ZPaul Sandershttps://zenith.aero/profile/ukpylot
Thanks guys, sounds like when I get the rivets I might have what I need to pull them.
Thanks guys, sounds like when I get the rivets I might have what I need to pull them. I just used my Zenith supplie…tag:zenith.aero,2012-06-10:2606393:Comment:2189652012-06-10T21:45:33.815ZKen Ryanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenRyan
<p>I just used my Zenith supplied pneumatic riveter with the supplied flat head (no dome). The riveter had no problem pulling the large A6s.</p>
<p>I just used my Zenith supplied pneumatic riveter with the supplied flat head (no dome). The riveter had no problem pulling the large A6s.</p> A5 head should work.tag:zenith.aero,2012-06-10:2606393:Comment:2188902012-06-10T20:57:53.576ZChristopher Nailhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Nail1982
<p>A5 head should work.</p>
<p>A5 head should work.</p>