Zero Basic Riveting Techniques Video Tutorial: Hands on with your first professional rivets

rivet weldingA must-see for newbies! This detailed video tutorial starts from scratch and teaches you to recognise the tools, choose the materials and complete your first solid and beautiful riveted piece step by step. Start learning immediately!

Zero-Basic Rivet Welding Video Tutorial: Your First Lesson

Introduction: Aimed at complete novices, this tutorial promises a “0 to 1” breakthrough.

Chapter 1: Know your “arsenal” - riveting welding common tool introduction

(Pictures showing hand drills, rivet guns, hammers, top irons, etc. and explaining what they do)

Chapter 2: Choosing the Right “Tie” - A Guide to Rivet Type and Size Selection

(Demonstrate solid rivets, blind rivets, open end/closed end rivets and explain the application scenarios)

Chapter 3: Best Practices for Beginners - Single Sheet Steel Pull Rivet Project

Video embedded: “Making a Simple Metal Hanger”

Step-by-step illustrations (synchronised with the video).

Item 1: Measuring and scribing.

Project 2: Drilling techniques (how to prevent the drill bit from slipping).

Item 3: Deburring (importance emphasised).

Project 4: Clamping and Riveting (hands-on).

Item 5: Final inspection and finishing.

Chapter 4: Post-Course Exercises and Self-Checklist

Congratulations on completing lesson one! To learn about the several ways riveting can be done and where they are each used, read our technical guide (link to article one).

“What is the best material to use for practice?” (Answer: Aluminium or mild steel plates 2-3 mm thick are recommended, which are low cost and easy to work with.)

“How do I choose a rivet gun?” (Answer: for occasional home use, go with a single-handle model; for frequent use, go with a two-handle, labour-saving model; check out our equipment list article for brand suggestions.)