Ebay rivet shaver

[TomW]

The one problem with Olympic Rivets is they need to be shaved after installation to look good. I will probably end up following past post's recommendations to use a Dremel tool due to the high cost of rivet shavers.

But, just in case a bargain was to present itself, I started watching rivet shavers on Ebay. I believe all the ones I have seen up to this point are Government surplus from the aviation industry. I would think these would work fine, but do not know what the specifications mean. For example,

Used, 1/4-28 Threaded Bits, 1 Quick Change Magnavon Microstop
1 very good surplus 1/2" Carbide RIVET SHAVER Bit
365 x .124 collar cutter / hollow counterbore - new
etc.

What specs are appropriate for shaving Olympic rivets?

Thanks,
Tom

[59toaster]

www.airpartsinc.com

Sounds like the one they sell. I bought one and it doesn't work in that application. It's won't center on the rivet and the cutter is not convex.

[Tinsel Loaf]

I got my rivet shaver at AirstreamDreams. It works great and should last a lifetime.

[Rog0525]

I haven't had occasion to shave a lot of rivets so I've just used a mounted point (miniature grindstone) in an electric drill. They are available at most hardwares for just a buck or two.
Works well for me.

Rog

[COArgosy78]

Rog - Thanks for posting w/picture. That could come in real handy in about 2 weeks! Always good to have a less expensive alternative.