drill press as an arbor press for kydex rivets

[milkyeye]

anyone have success using a drill press to set kydex rivets? Just thought I could save a few, and use an existing tool, for another task, and just buy the dies.

 

[Nsewell]

I used my drill press before I had an arbor press

 

[Kiah]

You can. If it's a cheaper press (like a lot of benchtops) with a set screw holding the head in place, you might have to drill a hole and put a pin through it or keep knocking it back down into place.

 

[milkyeye]

The drill press has been working out pretty well for 8-8 rivets. Nice that I can use one tool for more than one job, hope it holds up.

 

[jll346]

A cheap arbor press from hf will last you a lifetime. Plus it's always set up because it's only purpose is rivets.