

copper rivets, loom straps, fire buckets and mechanical leather of all kinds. Rustproof, heavy-duty permanent fasteners. Tubular rivets are so thin you can mushroom the tops with out much effort, if you decide to use copper #9 or #12 you better bring a real hammer. LEATHER FACTORS & MERCHANTS Robertson William and Co. Tubular rivets hold well if set well, however, the question was are copper rivets stronger than the solid brass tubular rivets as I understand it, the answer is absolutely. Double Cap Rivets, stud rivets, leather repair, Small 7x7, Medium 8x8 or Large 8x13mm, antique brass, nickle, copper, black. I have to make sure I stay historically correct and do, but I use copper as opposed to tubular cap rivets anytime I'm looking for a super strong hold.

I have worked on some 75-100 year old mule tack for the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and while some of the leather was deteriorating, the copper rivets were still holding tight and were a pain in my, you know, to get out to replace parts of the tack. Maybe my answer was too short, Copper Rivets 9's or 12' are solid post, tubular rivets are very thin walled in comparison and the mushrooming under the cap can't come close to comparing with peening over the burr. Convenient package of 12 assorted copper rivets and burrs features four of each size, 3 4 inch, 1 inch and 1-1 4 inch posts. Rivets create lasting joints and add an old world aesthetic appeal.

Properly set, CRs become lifetime anchors even holding after ends are mostly worn off. The process of riveting has been around for 5,000 years. Short answer yes a little more info: Copper is a good comprimise between solid brass and the tubular nature of rapid rivets, which most definitely have their place ie securing the terminus of a line of stitching, especially on lighter materials.
