I have a general riveting question for the group.....
Unless the plans specifically call for a rivet to be inserted a specific way (i.e., shop head on one side vs the other), are there any "rules of thumb" (or right way vs wrong way) regarding which direction the rivet is inserted into a hole?
I've been told, to the max extend possible, insert rivets toward the interior of whatever structure you are working on (manufactured head on the exterior and shop head on the interior).
Additionally, if the two pieces being riveted together vary in thickness, to put the manufactured head on the thinnest piece and shop head on the thickest piece.
Finally, if the two pieces are of equal thickness, with no apparent "interior" structure direction, then it is the builders preference which side the manufactured head and shop head are arranged.
Am I correct in my thinking or should I make some changes?
Thanks for the help.
Unless the plans specifically call for a rivet to be inserted a specific way (i.e., shop head on one side vs the other), are there any "rules of thumb" (or right way vs wrong way) regarding which direction the rivet is inserted into a hole?
I've been told, to the max extend possible, insert rivets toward the interior of whatever structure you are working on (manufactured head on the exterior and shop head on the interior).
Additionally, if the two pieces being riveted together vary in thickness, to put the manufactured head on the thinnest piece and shop head on the thickest piece.
Finally, if the two pieces are of equal thickness, with no apparent "interior" structure direction, then it is the builders preference which side the manufactured head and shop head are arranged.
Am I correct in my thinking or should I make some changes?
Thanks for the help.