Rivet tools

Solo · 02-01-2008, 07:18 PM

Here is a great tool for changing sickle sections without removing the whole bar. Smith Tool - R3030 Rivet Tool

Solo

bx23barry · 02-02-2008, 01:33 PM

I got to use one of those alot back in the day.

porky69 · 02-02-2008, 11:52 PM

It is much easier to use a 7/16" wrench with bolt-on sections!

waytech · 07-02-2008, 11:03 AM

To those who use these rivet tools. How does this work?

My sicklebar mower sections use 5mm beveled rivets. Both the bar and the section blades have beveled holes. Currently I remove the bar from the mower. Use a hand grinder to grind out the beveled rivet head on the old section. Knock off the old section with a hammer. Chisel the remaining stub off smooth with the bar. Then punch out the rivet from the bar.

Does this tool just press the entire rivet out of the bar/section without all that work above? Will it work on metric rivets?

Solo · 07-07-2008, 02:00 PM

Here are the instructions. I haven't used it to remove one with the rivets still in the bar yet.

Solo

waytech · 07-08-2008, 09:30 AM

Thank you.

I know I would have to remove the blade as mine is a double action mower. Cutting blade moves one direction while the rock guard moves in the opposite direction.

One thing I am concerned about is mine is metric rivets. 5mm, that is about .20 inch. As it is smaller than the normal .25 inch rivets, I wounder if it would be any problems.

Solo · 07-08-2008, 03:38 PM

waytech

It does remove the entire rivet. I just punched one out of a bar to try it. My rivets are 3/16" (.187)

Solo

waytech · 07-08-2008, 04:16 PM

I think I will get one and try it

Thank you much

02-01-2008, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Solo Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Fairmont,WV Posts: 551	Rivet tools Here is a great tool for changing sickle sections without removing the whole bar. Smith Tool - R3030 Rivet Tool Solo __________________ Photos

02-02-2008, 01:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
bx23barry Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 20 miles southeeast of downtown Sacramento Posts: 475	Re: Rivet tools I got to use one of those alot back in the day. __________________ Kubota BX23, BT600 BH, LA210 FEL, Maschio L125 tiller, Gearmore BB 20-48 BB, King Cutter 6' rear blade, Homemade PHD, Brinly BST-50 broadcaster, ? 6' cultipacker, log & chain drag.

02-02-2008, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
porky69 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coaldale, Alberta, Canada Posts: 27	Re: Rivet tools It is much easier to use a 7/16" wrench with bolt-on sections! __________________ 1998 Kubota B2400HSDB with LA351 Loader, Kubota 2550 Front Mount Snowblower, Farm King 5foot Rotary Tiller, Farm King 6foot Rear Finishing Mower, King Kutter 5foot Rear Blade, King Kutter MiddleBuster and a couple of home-made drags/harrows.

07-02-2008, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
waytech New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Re: Rivet tools To those who use these rivet tools. How does this work? My sicklebar mower sections use 5mm beveled rivets. Both the bar and the section blades have beveled holes. Currently I remove the bar from the mower. Use a hand grinder to grind out the beveled rivet head on the old section. Knock off the old section with a hammer. Chisel the remaining stub off smooth with the bar. Then punch out the rivet from the bar. Does this tool just press the entire rivet out of the bar/section without all that work above? Will it work on metric rivets?

07-08-2008, 09:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
waytech New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Re: Rivet tools Thank you. I know I would have to remove the blade as mine is a double action mower. Cutting blade moves one direction while the rock guard moves in the opposite direction. One thing I am concerned about is mine is metric rivets. 5mm, that is about .20 inch. As it is smaller than the normal .25 inch rivets, I wounder if it would be any problems.

07-08-2008, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Solo Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Fairmont,WV Posts: 551	Re: Rivet tools waytech It does remove the entire rivet. I just punched one out of a bar to try it. My rivets are 3/16" (.187) Solo __________________ Photos

07-08-2008, 04:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
waytech New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Re: Rivet tools I think I will get one and try it Thank you much

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