Arbor Press for rivets?

trouthunter · **on:** April 05, 2022, 08:17:25 PM

Has any one used a arbor press to set rivets?

If so, did you use it on a SAK?
How about Alox?
Did you have a die or just used the press?

zoidberg · **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2022, 02:37:53 PM

Have wondered this before and also with chainsaw chain rivet spinners. Don't own either so no answer here.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2022, 07:24:48 PM

No will not work. The machines used to fix the rivets in place and rotating hammer drill like machine. Trust me I’ve tried!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2022, 07:46:17 PM

Very much like these

Tasky · **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2022, 09:13:56 PM

No will not work. The machines used to fix the rivets in place and rotating hammer drill like machine.

Very much like these

Indeed - This video (at 05:41) shows the exact ones in use:

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2022, 07:51:01 PM

Indeed - This video (at 05:41) shows the exact ones in use:

I did find an attachment for a drill press for this. However it’s fairly expensive yet at around $1200 USD.

Zimbo Jay · **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2025, 06:45:59 PM

if there is any one interested I did find Chris crawford makes head spinners for a mill/ drill press this is his website if it helps
https://chriscrawfordknives.com/head-spinners/