[quote=Wolfman]I can't think of anywhere I would use an aluminum rivet on a cat. They just can't bear much load. I looked at the Nacra parts lists and all the rivets are either monel or stainless steel. The monel rivets are a little easier to pop, but the stainless are a little stronger. Neither will corrode in fresh water, but can under certain circumstances in salt water.
A basic rivet gun should work. A REALLY cheap one might run the risk of breaking. I paid $25 for mine and have redone most of the rivets on my boat now. I would look for a gun that is cast (i.e. mottled texture) versus stamped/formed sheet metal (used for the $10-$15 riveters). And the longest handles possible to provide better leverage.
At least someone got the reference. I was starting feel really old! :)[/quote]
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