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i have another question: is it possible to start with a single piece, button head rivet, and to make the cylindrical end take the shape of a countersunk head? in other words, you would then have the original button head shape on the top, and a countersunk head shape on the bottom. is that even...

@machine punk: "This is a universal rivet (see the flattened spot on the domed side?) That means it CAN be driven with a domed-head rivet set OR a flat rivet set. The underside is cut shorter than you would for a standard aircraft rivet, and fills the countersink to form the shop head." I think...

I tried to PM you, I am not sure if it went through, if not please let me know...

That would cancel all that I have done; Shimano can only offer another frame that is gold colored. They will in no way, shape or form repair or repress new rivets for me. Otherwise I would have them do so. Thanks though!

Can you name or post links to the tooling I would need to do it this way? Will a domed former put that shape on the rivets I have pictured above? (The ones that are countersunk on one end and cyllindrical shaped on the other). And can this be done without scratching/damaging/contacting the...

Thank you!… I am located in Southern California. If it comes down to it, I would make the drive to finish this project. Here is the reel as it came from the factory in Japan, made by Shimano: The original rivets are a combination of a semi-tubular button head on top and a solid countersunk...

I have a fishing reel I need to install some rivets on, if I post pictures can you advise me what to buy to set the rivets?