We did have a thread about setting hot rivets. There was some disagreement about methods...
Read here and make up your own mind.
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/920635/1.html
The earlier link/method was a result of this Stovebolt thread, but without listening to the advice offered.


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