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Redneck Justin
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How would I add rivets to sheet material like styrene? What tool is used?
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I believe that Micro Mark carries a tool for making rivets. I've also heard that there is a company making a "decal" rivet sheet that is supposed to be really good.
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quote:
How would I add rivets to sheet material like styrene? What tool is used?

Originally posted by Redneck Justin - November 03 2014 :  5:50:01 PM



Also, make sure you count the rivets as you add them.
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Micro Mart sells decals that are raised rivets. You put them on like decals and paint over them and wah-la,,, Rivets.
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The tool is called a pounce wheel.
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