Hi Guys,
Anyone know a good source for small rivets. I need to have a small supply of various sizes around for valve gear, rods, etc. I have a few so I'm not in a big rush, but if I could find a source along with other model RR supplies I could include them in the order.
Charlie

You might try Bowser, Charlie. They must have plenty left over from their steam kits. Also, there are rivets shown under the "Repair Parts" section, in the MDC list. (Part #24406 - short rivets and Part#24125 long rivets). There may be others, too, but I saw those after just a quick look.

Wayne

Charlie, check the Walthers site, they have rivets from Tichy listed at $2.50/200 per pack, part #s 293-8017 thru 8020.

Bruce

Bruce, if I'm not mistaken, those are styrene detailing rivets, similar to nbw castings.

Wayne

I knew someone would have some answers. Thanks guys. I'm surprised Micro-mart doesn't list any.
Charlie

Wayne, your right, forgot you guys are steamers

Bruce

Thanks for all the help guys. I made a trip to a local hobby shop to get some spikes, and I found the rivets I was looking for. Funny though, they are called "brass eyelets" perhaps referring to the hole inside. I know rivets are solid but the eyelets are actually what I needed.
Charlie

Here is another source of rivets to consider:

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Rivets......one, two, three, )*#_!@+^....I've got to stop counting those *&%$#O#@ things !!!

doctorwayne Wrote:Also, there are rivets shown under the "Repair Parts" section, in the MDC list. (Part #24406 - short rivets and Part#24125 long rivets). Wayne

All MDC parts, not already in circulation, are now owned by Athearn.
Athearn didn't get a good list of part numbers/description, and it may a long time yet before any of those parts become available. If you try Athearn, a copy of an instruction sheet, showing the part,and number, might get quicker results.

Russ Bellinis Wrote:Here is another source of rivets to consider:

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I can't recommend the archer rivits enough. They go on like decals, but are basically made of resin. And yeah, you can add them in strips straight off the sheet, or you can cut and apply them individually, and even paint right over them. In my opinion, VERY user friendly for any use. You just need to know what size you want.

Russ and Tom, I'm sure those Archer rivets are tough, but for some reason I don't think they will hold valve gear together.
Charlie

Oh, I just cannot resist.

Valve gear rivets, are rivets, because they are inserted and the hollow end is peened over to hold them in place. They are simulating nut and bolt fastenings.
I'd scratch build the bolts, but the nuts are too small to scratch.

If push came to shove, I would try making my own out of brass rod, or a small brass nail or screw. If you could file the head of the nail or screw to the right size/shape, cut the screw just a bit longer than the total length to be joined, drill a tiny hole into the end of the screw, install, then mushroom over the end of the screw by centering a punch in the hole - it may work. It would be a royal PITA, but if you only need one or two, definitely feasible.

I guess it has been too long since I read the beginning of the thread. I didn't realize you were looking for small rivets. I thought you were looking for rivet castings like nbw castings.

nachoman Wrote:If push came to shove, I would try making my own out of brass rod, or a small brass nail or screw. If you could file the head of the nail or screw to the right size/shape, cut the screw just a bit longer than the total length to be joined, drill a tiny hole into the end of the screw, install, then mushroom over the end of the screw by centering a punch in the hole - it may work. It would be a royal PITA, but if you only need one or two, definitely feasible.

Kevin, I actually have done that successfully, but it is a pain,
Charlie