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I have to set some semi solid rivets (3/16). They require a rivet clincher but the ones I find on line are $35.00.
I ordered the 1/8 variety when rebuilding my vent windows, the rivets and clincher for this costs $13.00. This is more what I am looking for. Anyone know where to get one at this type of price?

What exactly is a "rivet clincher"? Are you talking about a device that squeezes the head onto a solid rivet or a hand held device like a pop-rivet gun?

Regardless, a 3/16" rivet is a big rivet and even an aluminum one requires a lot of power to drive a head onto it. If you're talking about a blind rivet (like a pop rivet) it takes a lot of force to properly seat so I would expect the tool would be more money.

The attached address give the general dimensions for this tool.
http://www.chicagorivet.com/clincher.htm

My use for this is the windshield wiper arms that run under the cowl vent on my 64. There are two rivets that attach the rotating assembly to the arms. From what I can tell the rivets that were in there were more than pop rivets yet less than solid. They did roll over much like a rivet clincher does when it seats a rivet.
The type of rivet seemed to be full tubular rather than semi-tubular (actually the ones in place were hollow). To make the tool work, you strike it with a hammer or put it in a vise or press. This causes the the head to roll over. It doesn't appear that the shank of the rivet is swelling to seat rather the rolled over tail of the rivet holds it in place.
So, I am trying to replace them with as close to original as possible.

Okay, now I understand. What you want are semi-tubular rivets and a hand setting (clinching) tool. There are a lot of places on the Internet that sell this stuff, but it's frustrating trying to find one that not only has what you need but is willing to sell small quantities AND let you order on-line.

My two sources for unusual fasteners are
HANSEN
and
McMasters

But your best bet would be to find a brick and mortar place where you can go and see before you buy. Good luck, I'm struggling with the same dilemma and determined NOT to give in to the screw, washer, and nut easy way out.

I got one from mills $14.00. Always debur holes on both sides of each part before final assembly. And use a good bucking bar no junk must be clean.
I have a aluminum step van and have Banged over 300 of the 3/16 brazier head rivets 50 psi is all you need
http://www.rustrepair.com/app2/onlinecat.htm?r=sv&p=wi
Maxx