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Beginner blacksmithing tips - Notched Round Rivets: A Creative Solution

In this blog post, we explored a creative solution to the spinning round rivet dilemma that blacksmiths sometimes face when attaching metal pieces together. By making notches for the rivet's head to grip onto, round rivets can be held in place, even with drilled holes. This simple, fast, and efficient technique can help improve the stability of projects, offering a practical alternative when square rivets or punched holes are not possible.
— Philip Lufolk
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