Hillman Nickel-Plated Steel Tubular Rivets, 3/16 x 1/4 In, 72 Pack

Product Description Hillman Tubular Rivets fasten soft materials together with a strong, easy-setting grip. They work much like a solid rivet, joining leather, canvas, fabric, and similar substrates and carrying both shear and tension loads, but a small hole in the tip makes them noticeably easier to set by hand, a favorite for leatherwork, tack, and repairs. That hollow tip is the key. As the rivet is set, the open end flares and spreads outward against the back of the material, clinching the joint tight and forming an effective pivot point. Like a solid rivet it needs no separate washer, nut, or backing, so the connection is quick to make and holds firmly under use. Each rivet is made from high-quality steel with a nickel plating for durability and strong corrosion protection, so it resists rust from moisture, handling, and outdoor exposure. It sets easily with a dedicated rivet tool or simply a hammer over a hard surface, so no bench press or power tool is required for a clean, secure result. Use these rivets for belts, bags, straps, harness and tack, upholstery, and canvas repair, and anywhere soft materials need a secure, pivoting joint. This seventy-two-piece pack keeps plenty on hand for leatherwork, craft, and everyday repairs around the home, shop, and barn, and matches Hillman assortment number 1266. From the Manufacturer Tubular Rivets are similar to solid rivets, except they have a partial hole (opposite the head) at the tip. The purpose of this hole is to reduce the amount of force needed for application by rolling the tubular portion outward. An installed tubular rivet has a head on one side, with a rolled over and exposed shallow blind hole on the other.

• FASTENS SOFT MATERIALS: This tubular rivet joins leather, canvas, fabric, and other soft materials, working like a solid rivet but with a hollow tip that makes it easier to set while carrying both shear and tension loads.
• HOLLOW TIP EXPANDS TO GRIP: The small hole in the tip lets the end flare outward as the rivet is set, spreading against the back of the material to clinch the joint and form an effective pivot point without a washer, nut, or backing.
• EASY TO SET, NO PRESS NEEDED: The rivet sets with a simple rivet tool or a hammer over a hard surface, so it installs almost anywhere without a bench press or power tool, handy for field repairs on straps, gear, and soft goods.
• LEATHER, TACK, AND CRAFT USE: Ideal for belts, bags, straps, harness and tack, upholstery, and canvas repair, a dependable soft-material fastener for leatherwork, craft, and everyday repairs around the home, shop, and barn.
• TRUSTED HILLMAN QUALITY: Hillman supplies dependable fasteners and hardware that homeowners, makers, and pros rely on for everyday projects. Keep an assortment on hand for building, finishing, and repair jobs around the home, shop, and garage.