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Default Setting rivets

On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:00:38 -0500, "Nelson"
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Any suggestions on setting solid rivets I need to replace a few? I have
approx a dozen to drill out
and set, I have no compressor or riveting tools besides a regular rivet gun


Why do you need to "reset" the rivest? Are they loose, missing?

If you have to replace them, have a pro do it. It's not going to cost
you a bundle.