screw together rivet question

[Keith Willis]

I have never used anything other than pins,but would like to order some of these type rivets.What do you all use?And where would is the best place to get them?
Thanks,Keith

 

[Larry Hensley]

Corby Bolts. I have gotten them from Pop's Knife supply and from a friend who had some. also I believe most of the knife making supply places have them. I believe Alpha Knife supply has some.

 

[invictusmaneo]

corbys, pretty simple. Jantz has them as well. Just careful they heat up quickly for some reason

 

[Bruce Bump]

Alpha has them at the best price anywhere. They are called Corby bolts and are made right here in town. The best quality Ive ever used. Here is the website http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/

 

[Sword and Shield]

How thick are the rivets, so to speak? How thick does the handle material have to be in order to get them flush?

Also, how is one of these Rivet drill bits used? Does it do the tang, or do you use it to drill the hole for the rivet, countersink it, then matchmark the hole for the tang?

 

[Keith Willis]

Thanks to all for the help,i just placed my order.

 

[v-6]

Thanks to all for the help,i just placed my order.

don't forget you will need a step drill bit.

when i use them i put some thred lock on them , super glue was to fast for this old man

 

[Bruce Bump]

don't forget you will need a step drill bit.

when i use them i put some thred lock on them , super glue was to fast for this old man

I found that the step drill is a super tight fit. The bolts are 1/4" and the drill is 1/4" and is such a tight fit that I'm afraid it can crack wood scales at times. If the bolt head is too tight on ivory it will stress crack it too. I took and F drill and had one made. The "F" is a couple thousands more diameter than the 1/4". Perfect fit. Cost was $14.