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barron:
I have a set of Skyway Graphites that need re-riveting. I have the rivets, but not the tool to rivet. If anyone has some advise regarding the type of 'Rivet Snap' needed, where I can get one or borrow would be appreciated. Rgds....

munners:
I dont know ANYONE who has successfully done this.

Even Biagio hasnt and he could earn a small fortune if he could.

I know a guy on here who has mastered the art of making them look rivited but they are not safe enough to ride on.

MartyC:
You could try a local machine shop to get them made up but I would imagine they won't be cheap but given they are graphites it would be worth it.  I think you would need to get the rivets machined up as they are tapered.  Then you would need to get a dolly made for each end of the rivets to hold one side and press the shape of the other side whilst also maintaining pressure (a machine press would be needed).  Hey presto  :daumenhoch:

Bob_Acid:
I thought Biagio mastered this years back  ???

barron:
Biaggio supplied the rivets, these are from skyway with one end flat, just the other to press, he last did one in 2002, he suggested a rivet press or something the like..

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