What did you make today?

What kind of rivets do you guys use for ypur leather work? I need some for my axe mask corners.

 

I mostly just use solid copper rivets.

You can get a small pack at tractor supply, hobby lobby or maybe Michaels, but they are pricey. You can buy them in bulk at the different leather supply places online or Amazon. I like bukleguy, but Amazon is probably the best place to start. You can get a small variety of rivets and a rivet tool for cheap.

Copper is softer and easier to work with than brass.

 

yup - #9 harness rivet & burr sets.
1/2" will handle most of your needs unless you are using serious heavy weight leather, then 5/8 or 3/4.
at $28/ pound, 3/4" will cover all your bases if this is an occasional thing.

 

I picked up some copper rivets from the local ACE to try. I think this is OK. I know brass is more difficult to work but I think I'm going to try some to see.

 

It looks good, you probably didn't have to leave that much to peen.

 

Reloaded my Sagewood Spools with fresh bankline, black & red electrical tape and 80lb test (20lb diameter) synthetic braided fishing line