1. Apr 16, 2018 #1
   

   milkyeye Gold Member Gold Member

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   Apr 14, 2010

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   anyone have success using a drill press to set kydex rivets? Just thought I could save a few, and use an existing tool, for another task, and just buy the dies.

    
2. Apr 17, 2018 #2
   

   Nsewell

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   Mar 26, 2017

   I used my drill press before I had an arbor press

    
3. Apr 17, 2018 #3
   

   Kiah S&S Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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   You can. If it's a cheaper press (like a lot of benchtops) with a set screw holding the head in place, you might have to drill a hole and put a pin through it or keep knocking it back down into place.

    

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4. May 2, 2018 #4
   

   milkyeye Gold Member Gold Member

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   The drill press has been working out pretty well for 8-8 rivets. Nice that I can use one tool for more than one job, hope it holds up.

    
5. May 5, 2018 #5
   

   jll346 Knife maker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Gold Member

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   A cheap arbor press from hf will last you a lifetime. Plus it's always set up because it's only purpose is rivets.

    

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