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DOOR HANDLE RIVITS

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Old 06-04-2008, 07:52 PM
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I Cant get them out. Tried hammering, drilling, new bit. It broke and scratched the paint. WHAT IS WRONG.
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:57 PM
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I use a die gringer to grind head off and tap them through with a small punch
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Old 06-04-2008, 07:58 PM
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stainless steel probably? a stronger drill bit (cobalt) should do the trick, or a die grinder like mjr mentioned
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Old 06-04-2008, 08:11 PM
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Reverse the DAMN drill! Your going backwards! J/K
Drive the rivet arbor out with a punch then try drilling them out.
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Old 06-04-2008, 08:23 PM
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so are they out yet??
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:29 PM
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got them. I bought a whole set of tungstin bits and broke the one, the rivits dulled three others. I checked it wasnt backwards.
What the f*** are they made of?
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:35 PM
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stainless ones are a pain, you did knock the center out first right?
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:40 PM
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i used the drill and just went out it. I tried to stay patient. Then when i felt it was far enough i took a marker and punched the center through.

Tommorrow i ge tto do the door pins. Any suggestions?
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