San Marco Rolls recovery - rivets?

foz · Nov 30, 2012

I have a san marco rolls that I'm going to recover, but before I go ahead I'm looking for some rivets to replace the ones that hold the back plate on. Normal blind/pop rivets leave a hole in the centre of the head once installed, but I want some that don't leave a hole.

anyone any idea what this type is called and/or where I can get some, preferably in black?

thanks, Andy

Woz · Nov 30, 2012

Cobblers.

They are more like a rivit for leather belts etc. so check there. I've used a flat head screw before now.

Ian Raleigh · Nov 30, 2012

you need leather rivets, Many Haberdashery shops sells such rivets

something like these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-Leather-ri ... 43b52d5a98

foz · Dec 1, 2012

those look like they'll do the job! I was looking more for mechanical/engineering type rivets, and they're all of the blind/pop type.

Now I just need to take the saddle apart to see what sixe the holes are before I order.

thanks, Andy

Tel · Dec 1, 2012

Splash out on the rivets though Foz otherwise they'll end up rusting or discolouring like those nasty Regal copies.

foz · Dec 1, 2012

will do Tel - I want them in black if I can, or paintable if I can't find them in matt black...

GrumpyOldMan · Dec 1, 2012

I think what you want is called a Bifurcated rivet. Like these here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-6-x-1-2-OV ... 3a7431a6ea

foz · Dec 1, 2012

those look perfect! have you seen the price though? :shock:

will check the other types they have...

thanks!

GrumpyOldMan · Dec 1, 2012

foz":15jvglo8 said:
those look perfect! have you seen the price though? :shock:

will check the other types they have...

thanks!

Yes, not cheap but I bet they would last a lifetime. I expect if you messaged them they would sell you a smaller quantity.

Tel · Dec 1, 2012

Yeah but do you need 25? Perhaps he'll just do you a few?

EDIT: Sorry Grumpy only read your first sentence

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