If a rivet becomes loose, hammer it down again with the help of a partner. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please We use cookies to make wikiHow great. The second is pulled into a sleeve and thus doesn’t bulge like the other type. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. It depends on your application. With some projects, finding a fastener that works with thin or brittle materials can seem impossible.

FLUSH NUT. Thin or thick wall: Whereas thick wall rivet nuts (also known as standard style) offer keyed heads, thin wall rivet nuts do not. Step 3 - Pushing Out the Pop Rivet Shank. Once you have cut the blind rivet head, use a thin screw driver or a small rod to push the rivet shank out of the hole. It may come out with a single tap if the material is thin, or you may have to use the hammer with more force and repetition for thicker materials. SQUARE SERT® View Larger. By using our site, you agree to our Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Open-Cable-Ties-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-Cable-Ties-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Open-Cable-Ties-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid1045686-v4-728px-Open-Cable-Ties-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"