Removing rivets from rub rail

[RoboHandJobO]

This is my first post. Thanks for having me.

I'm prepping for a paint/rebuild job on my 17 ft. skiff. The rub rail is mounted with 55 small rivets. I have taken a few out by cutting off the head of the rivet with my dremell, but I would love to know what ya'll would do in a similar job. I have access to both sides of the rivets. Thank you for your time.

Robo

 

[JB]

Re: Removing rivets from rub rail

Center punch them, then drill them out. A lot quicker than cutting the heads off.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Removing rivets from rub rail

Drill them out using a TiN (the yellow/gold coated) drill bit the same diameter as the rivet hole. It's easiest to go from the side that looks like a little metal donut, that way the drill centers itself.

Wear safety goggles.

 

[Coors]

Re: Removing rivets from rub rail

Most likely, 1/8" bit

 

[Islandlure]

Re: Removing rivets from rub rail

I agree, drill them out with a bit the same size as the hole the rivet is in. Should be a very easy and quick job.

 

[RoboHandJobO]

Re: Removing rivets from rub rail

Thanks guys. I'll give it a try.