How to Remove Rivets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Grind off as much of the rivet's head as possible with a grinder and grinding wheel.

   Take care not to grind into the metal around the rivet.
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   Step 2: Use a small punch and a hammer to drive the pin down part way through the rivet.

   This creates a starter hole that will help to guide the drill bit. , Drill out the remaining part of the rivet pin.
   
   Make sure that the drill makes a hole exactly in the center of the pin so that the hole is not enlarged.
   
   This creates a pilot hole for the next drill step. ,,
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   Step 3: Select a drill bit a size smaller than the rivet.

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   Step 4: Change to a drill bit the same size as the rivet

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   Step 5: and carefully drill out the rivet pin.

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   Step 6: Replace with an appropriate-sized rivet.

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