Pop Riveting for Beginners 

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I love that you showed it close up and how easy it was to use it. And every little thing that I would have a question about you have answered. I'm 72 and bought a rivet gun 5-7 years ago. Never have used it. It's still in the package now that I know how I might go get it and try it. Thanks again, Leah

I didn't know that rivets would be that easy. You make everything look easy, that's the sign of a good teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

I've been looking at several videos about rivets and your video is BY FAR the best for showing everything you need to know without 10 minutes of unnecessary chatter.

Thank you! How many videos later and you're the first person to actually show two pieces being riveted together - the actual important part! For a beginner it's invaluable.

I bought and used a rivet gun over thirty years ago, haven't needed it again until now. Thanks for the refresher class!

I've heard about rivets for years, this is the first time I've actually seen it clearly illustrated. Thank you!

Leah, you provide some of the clearest and most accessible demonstrations and instructions. Thanks for sharing your talents.

When I was in the throws of converting my cargo van to a camper, you were an absolute treasure! I didn't take the time to thank you then...but I just bought a trailer and heard that rivet guns were the way to attach things to the wall. Wanted to see how they worked, and visited your channel. As usual you are a wealth of helpful information. You cover so much, straight to the point. So incredibly helpful, and I am most grateful :)

Leah, I love that you show in detail the little things like how to load the gun, how to tension the rivet so it doesn't fall out of the gun, etc. Your video assumes no prior knowledge. Sometimes people demonstrating tools try to show off how good they are, and forget that they might be chatting with an inexperienced audience who can't follow at the speed an experienced person works. Sweet demonstration. Many thank you sss.

Thanks, I have a newer rivet gun and getting ready to use for first time. No tool is required on the Arrow I bought as the 4 heads screw on/off. Comes with 360 degree swivel head, 4 packages of different sized rivets (100 rivets), and 4 drill bits. It does not come with instructions but has a nice molded case for storage for everything. This 7 year old video still very useful.

Thanks very much. I can see now how it works! About 15 years ago I successfully used one on a garden rail, and today I found a pop rivet in the street. I tried to explain to my colleague what it was and how it worked. Next time I see him I'll be able to explain it properly!

Great super detailed video presentation Ms Leah. I'm 47 y/o mechanic/handyman. I have fixed and worked on many things but have never riveted anything until today. Your video help me 100%.

Independent of the knowledge that you generously disseminate in this tutorial, you are one of the few who posess a natural gift for teaching, a skill that's often taken for granted by the majority of us..... at least until we attempt to do the same! That was the first video of yours that I have seen; by no means will it be the last. Thank you!

Leah to the rescue again. I use pop rivets VERY rarely and was having trouble remembering how to make sure the smooth part of the rivet ends up on the finished side of my work. There are a lot of wordy videos out there, but See Jane Drill's is the only one that quickly showed me exactly what I needed to know. Such a great channel. Thanks, and I hope 1-Million happens this year 🙏🏽

Fantastic video! I've been avoiding rivets for so long because I thought they were challenging, but now I'm at an impasse where I need to use rivets. This video is perfect!

These videos really shed light onto tools that I would otherwise have no idea how to use. Thanks Leah!

I’m working on clipboards and I saw someone had a rivet tool so I went and bought one and there was no instructions on how to use it. I found yours first thing and I feel confident that I can go give this a try. Thank you for sharing your skills.

This tutorial is PERFECT. I wanted to see the underside to know what to expect and I didn't have a clue about the sizes. You covered off everything. Thank you! Subscribing for sure!

Well done. You have a great manner and a very kind voice.

Just purchased one for a home project.i do like the passion you show in your videos.shows how much trust you place into each tool.👍

And in case you didn't know U can also get what is called a closed end rivet that when installed is water proof inside the rivet, if U want it to be water proof around the rivet U place a rubber ring around the rivet before installation. I really like your videos, I am very glad you came back.✝️⚾🙃

I love your instructional videos. I have gotten into learning all things metal (metal fab, sculpture, making things, welding, etc.) but was not raised around using tools, being in the shop, etc. Your videos really help! You are a great teacher! Thank you!

Love love love how you explain simply yet detailed…and show. And am glad you did not pinch your fingers on that last push. 😊

First time I ever used a pop rivet tool. You explain how you use it clearly in your easy to follow instructional video. My project putting a metal chicken coop together went smoothly.Too thumbs up to you! Thanks

Thank you so much Leah. I'm a woman about to become a welder. I need to learn this also in order to attach a leather piece to the bottom of my hood.

Thank you for taking the time to have close in camera shots of what your hands were doing with the tool. Good instruction too - thanks

Nice video. I appreciate the front and back views of how the rivets are placed.

Leah you are my go to for tool videos. I am inspired by watching them. I went out and bought riveter last week and i'm going to use it to make a fairy stump house roof! And you will see Jane rivet because you told me that i can do it!!! Thanks for awesome comprehensive instructions! Jane from Pittsburgh, PA

So now I know what the tool looks like, how it works, and how to do it. I had no clue before. Thank you Leah

what a clean video! when i was a kid i found a pop rivet and it fit my lego mini figures hand so i thought it was a custom fencing sword someone lost, and today i learned what it was by coincidence. and then this video explained it perfectly, thank you

Thanks for this! I'm trying to repair a recliner chair and this is exactly what I needed to know. Super clear video and makes me feel like I can do it!

I attended carpentry school in the 90s. You would have been such a popular teacher. Thanks for helping me figure stuff out.

This is *excellent*. Really for beginners, and Leah has gone through all the essential steps 1. Setup 2. Execute 3. Inspect 4. Clean up This is how a job should be done Thank you for sharing this really simple and effective video.

This is so awesome! I've never used rivets before and now I see how easy they are to use. Thanks for making this, Leah. Another great video!

I keep stumbling upon your videos and they are all excellent! You are truly a great instructor!

Just found your page and it is amazing. I make jewelry and was looking for how to use a grinder machine, well I found it but I kept looking at your videos. Thank you for keeping it simple.

Recieved my rivet gun today.just riveted a piece of plastic 21mm tubing over 20mm galvanised conduit.fantastic strong fixing.

You have such a talent for explaining away the complexity of stuff. Bless!

Like a caring father showing his son how to use his tools. Simple and easy to follow.

You are amazing! So very helpful. Airstream Life put out a vid demonstrating this but didn’t take the time to explain the terminology or show close up of the tool or rivets where a “beginner” can find it useful at all. Thanks so much.

I just discovered your channel, I wish I had found it earlier because it is AMAZING thank you so much for what you are doing. As a young woman who loves to tinker a lot you are giving me knowledge AND confidence. Thank you thank you thank you !!!

Thank you! Your instructions are so clear and answered all my questions. Yes, I can do this.

After watching your video I went to Walmart and bought a hand held rivet tool for about $7. I used it on my rain gutter downspouts. Love your videos.

73 yo and still learning. Thank you Leah!

Okay Leah, first Thank You for a simple yet informed how-to demonstration for those of us who did not grow up in the trades. Wondering if you might do a video explaining the different rivet strengths, materials, and applications for proper use? As an example right now I am looking to rivet small household pieces for a window that does not require a lot of strength. But in the near future I may want or need to do riveting of larger heavier metals and plastic or fiberglass pieces for a racecar. Might also be a time to show different fasteners for different uses? Glad I found you!

Wow, great video for someone like me! Riveting is now in my tool box for do-it-myself repairs!

Thanks Leah! I'm joining gutters for the first time. Just opened my riveter and rivets and loved you walking me through the process.

I have used several tools but i have never used a rivet gun before and it looks easy. Thank you for an easy teaching technique

You rock! I've seen so many of your tutorials. I'm fixing the door on my microwave, it drops down when it opens. I wanted to know what it looks like when actually using the rivet gun. Now I know and I know how to use it. KUDOS to you... again. :)

Hey thank you I bought 1 today and did exactly what u do I bout different size of rivet I love tools like my dad also love having my own THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO❤❤😊

It’s my first time trying the rivet and your video was very helpful. 5 stars to you!

You are my new Oprah. You showed me how to use the Roto zipsawl a few weeks ago. Great tool.

super easy , i have front bumper repair coming up , i'll get a riveting clamp and some rivets . Thank you for the info .

Thank you ...I bought this tool years ago ...clearly for some project idea that I can't recall but never used it. I keep stumbling over it in my toolbox and decided I need to figure out how to use it....so thank you ...I'm sure I have some rivets somewhere.😁

Thanks Leah. I’m going to use this tool on my boat. Tackle organization is key.

Thanks for this from the UK Leah. This is a tool that was totally alien to me and now I know exactly what I need to buy and how it works. Brilliant!

Short, sweet, and to the point. Excellent information! Just bought one to tinker with. Thank you!

This was an excellent video. Very easy to follow. And thank you for not adding any useless commentary. I'm going out to get my rivet gun now.

Just got my first rivet gun on a sort of whim. I look forward to using rivets instead of loctite and bolts for permanent fastening.

Thank you Leah for the demonstration on how easy this tool can be.

you're a natural when it comes to teaching others how to use tools, you're awesome.

Fantastic video - very to-the-point and beginner-friendly. A question I have - the material used in the demonstrations was metal, but can you do the things in the video on materials such as plastic (namely thermoplastic) or other materials?

Once again, excellent narration. Leah, your videos have saved my bacon (and my wallet) so many times - That you're a true youtube hero and should wear a cape at all times.

Thanks Leah, I love your videos. I see a rivet came loose in my horse trailer, I’m fixing it as soon as i buy the supplies! I just used your tutorial to fix my toilet a few weeks back. Subscribed to your channel and i want you to know how much you’ve helped me do some things I didn’t know I could do myself! You are the bomb! Thank YOU for everything!

THANK YOU for providing such CLEAR, EASY instructions. I so GREATLY appreciate it. 😊❤

That really WAS cool. Thanks for taking the time to explain so clearly and concisely … just ‘riveted’ the door of my new shed, all by myself .

Thanks so much for posting this video. Very explicit even for someone like me who doesn't have English as a mother tong. I am certainly going to try this technique on a next assignment. Greetings from Portugal.

This is very helpful, a lot of kayak accessories are mounted using this exact rivet gun, and if you had no idea how to do it, you'd be lost. Wonderfully informative video for beginners.

Thank you for this video. I somehow have accumulated 3 rivet guns and many rivets, but no instructions, so i was never able to get them to work. Can't wait to get home and try again!

THANKS JANE FOR YOUR HELP, YOU ARE very level to someone who doesnt know about rivets.

Once again, excellent teaching, you explain, how and why, and the reasons certain actions have to take place. Always enjoy you vids. Take care

Jane, I love your videos! When I need to do something I haven't before, you are my "go to"! Thank you so much!

Very helpful as I’m a complete novice with anything tool related. Thank u

I love this lady. I’ve learned to caulk a tub and now rivet!!!! Thanks, Leah!

Leah, just what I was looking for - Ha - Rosie the Riveter has nothing on me now! I knew there was someone like you out here talking about rivets. Thanks - replacing the hood over my AC unit on top of My Toyota Dolphin RV. Thank you so much for doing this tutorial.

Thank you Lea, Can you do a video of what the rivet sizes are, what application to use each size, and how a tool could get damaged if you may use the incorrect size? Thank you for all you do.

THANK YOU for the simplicity of your video. I needed some help and you HELPED. Have an awesome day

Jane was a godsend for an electrical project, back now cause I think this tool will be perfect for attaching nylon webbing for the undercarriage support of a chair I want to make.

Clear and precise tutorial. Thank you. Had a rivet gun for years stuck in a drawer and now I know how to use it !

I'm seeing this years late but it was extremely helpful!!! You're good at teaching, I struggle listening to certain people but you made it understandable and to the point! Thanks u

I just bough you one of these and am excited about using copper rivets for sculpture

I have that same rivet gun. Good video. you can also use rivets to join some woods, like a thin sheet to a thicker bodied part. just need to drill a receiving hole that would allow the rivet to expand and jam up in the hole. i noticed this on an old steamer trunk i acquired and another woodworkers video.

the best video of rivet usage illustrating detail of how it actually works

Thank you for showing me,is very helpful! greetings from Thessaloniki Greece Michael!!❤❤😊😊😊

Leah, thank you so much for this demonstration. I've never know how a riveter works and I can already think of a dozens reasons I need one. Going to Amazon right now to order one. I'm subscribing and looking forward to learning so much more from you.

Thanks for the video, you took us into the riveting piece in a very concise manner. I also enjoyed your positive attitude!

You had me at "for Beginners." Have one, haven't used it for about 40 years, just wanted to make sure it was as easy as I remembered it. Thanks.

Awesome video. Very informative without any wasted time. Love it. Can you tell me if I can use back up plates on the off side of the rivet or only on the head end? If I can, how would I go about that?

As usual, you had made the video so simple and made easy to understand Leah. I would be very grateful if you could answer the following questions for me, please. (1) Do I drill the holes over or under size to fit the rivet head? (2)Please could you elaborate the correct sizes of the holes to be drilled? (3)During the process does the rivet head get expanded inside the metal sheets? Thank you

I have one of these in my basement. I knew it was a pop riveter, but had no idea how it works, or which end to put in where. Thanks again for another great explanation video.

You should totally have your own HGTV show!

Thanks for the great video. I just got my first rivet gun. Can I practice pressing out a few rivets without attaching anything to anything (just put the rivet in the gun and press). Or will this damage the gun or make it impossible to get the rivet out? Thanks again!

Great clips really appreciate how to the tool is used and its many applications….and well how, you provide confidence in the novice to have a go!

Love it, Leah! I'm making a wooden backpack and just discovered rivets. I'll be using them to join the faux leather to the top of the backpack! :)

You did it again. I now have a hand riveter and I'm riveting hangers on my cooking utensils to hang them on the wall for easy access 😊

Your videos are the best. Great information explained in a way for all to understand. Keep up the good work.

That Rivet Gun is one of the nice ones. the Head will turn so that you can install rivets Straight on. always buy the one that the head Turns. The others won't last very long. Thank You Leah, Nice Video.

This was the only video I could find that actually was worth watching, great work. I wanted to learn exactly how rivets work and how they are used, and you covered it all very well.

Wow Leah explained this so well and easy to understand thank you so much