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Old 06-15-2013, 05:43 AM   #1
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Drilling out rivets? Use this

I had to drill out the rivets on my water heater tank to install a new tank. I used a countersink bit
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Worked perfect on the aluminum rivets. No guessing what size drill bit to use. Drill slow until you see the rivet flange start to spin then you know your done.
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Old 06-15-2013, 06:15 AM   #2
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What size countersink Kevin? I'm going to Home Depot today and I DO have some rivets to drill out and replace in advance of the next camping trip.

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It's so easy to drill out a rivet, you won't believe it.
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I like that info. Thanks, I will get one.
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It's so easy to drill out a rivet, you won't believe it.
on my way to Home Depot in about 15 minutes!
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Old 06-15-2013, 07:36 AM   #6
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A countersink bit does work great, as Kevin says. I used one about 10 days ago to remove the old electrical cord access plate when I changed it out for using a removable cord.
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Great tip. I will pick up a couple more. For some reason they keep disappearing from my tool box.
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