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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
FIGURE 30
Rivets should be approximately
1/8" longer for splash (or 1/16"
longer for cap) than the thickness
of the material used
Problem:
Bent rivet from
too much pressure -OR-
Length of rivet is too long
for material being riveted
Solution:
Turn adjustment
wheel clockwise to raise
driver -OR- Use the next size
shorter rivet if your rivet was
too long for your material
Problem:
Rivet end is curled
too much from excess pres-
sure or rivet is too long for
application
Solution:
Turn adjustment
wheel clockwise to raise
driver or use a shorter rivet
Problem:
Loose rivet from
not enough pressure
Solution:
Turn adjustment
wheel counterclockwise to
lower driver
Problem:
Rivet end is not
curled properly because
not enough pressure was
applied or rivet is too short
Solution:
Turn adjustment
wheel counterclockwise
to lower driver or use a
longer rivet
When testing with a cap, the
rivet should be straight and
snug in the cap. A bent rivet
means too much pressure was
applied or you’re using the
wrong size rivet. The driver will
need to be raised by turning the
adjustment wheel clockwise.
Turn the adjustment wheel
counterclockwise for a loose
rivet
(Figure 30)
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Proper Adjustment for Rivet with Cap
Proper Adjustment for Rivet with Splash
1/16" for Cap
1/8" for Splash
When testing for splash, too
much pressure will continue
to curl the rivet end, cutting
into and creating an indent
in the top of your leather or
material. The ideal amount
of splash should measure
no more than 1/8".
