Rivet Removal

NOTE: Do not drill outside the rivet into the frame because that will weaken the frame.

Drill an 1/8-inch pilot hole through the rivet.

Fig 1: Drilling 1/8-Inch Pilot Hole Through Rivet
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Redrill an 11/32-inch hole through the shank of the rivet.

Fig 2: Drilling 11/32-Inch Hole Through Shank Of Rivet
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Remove the rivet head using an air chisel.

Fig 3: Removing Rivet Head Using Air Chisel
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Drive out the rivet with a punch.

Fig 4: Driving Out Rivet With Punch
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Remove the support.