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Rivets!

	Category:	Detailing
	Submitted By:	Andrew Gorman
	Tip:	Every once in a while, I have a project that needs rivets, usually lots of them. The Grandt Line bolts and rivet heads sure are nice, but are also expensive and hard to get if you don't have a model railroad store handy. Ordinary straight pins can work as a low-budget substitute. Just drill a hole with a #70 or so drill wherever you want a rivet head and pop in a pin. Secure it with a drop of runny superglue, lather, rinse, and repeat until you have as many rivets set as you need. Digfferent brands of pins have slightly different head shapes and sizes, so shop around.

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