To use a blind rivet, a hole is drilled then the rivet is seated inside of the hole. Then a tool pulls the mandrel against the hat of the rivet. The back of the mandrel either has a bulge on the end or is connected to the hat in some way which makes the edges of the hat expand down towards the material.

How does a blind riveter work?

To use a blind rivet, a hole is drilled then the rivet is seated inside of the hole. Then a tool pulls the mandrel against the hat of the rivet. The back of the mandrel either has a bulge on the end or is connected to the hat in some way which makes the edges of the hat expand down towards the material.

Can you use pop rivets on plastic?

Pop riveting is a technique use to join thin pieces of sheet material such as metal, plastic and in some cases timber together where a strong joint is not required. Pop rivets are ideal for joining aluminium or even thin sheet plastic such as Perspex.