Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I am making an Industrial-style cabinet and wanted to make simple steel rivets to hold the metal gusset plates and make the cupboard really stand out.
This is the full build of the cabinet I made these rivets for: youtu.be/PYKxMC-awwg
Using a grinder, I rounded over steel bolts to make them look like large rivets, drilled the holes and simply fitted them with a nut on the back. I could also have cut them shorter and welded them from the inside, keeping them nice and flush, but on this unit, the inside lining would cover the nuts on the inside. The easiest solution was to just bolt them in.
The main tools used were a bench grinder, an angle grinder, and a bench vise.
The Brand of the Drill bits and cutting/flap discs is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: https://alphatools.com.au
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Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely. I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY
I am making an Industrial-style cabinet and wanted to make simple steel rivets to hold the metal gusset plates and make the cupboard really stand out.
This is the full build of the cabinet I made these rivets for: youtu.be/PYKxMC-awwg
Using a grinder, I rounded over steel bolts to make them look like large rivets, drilled the holes and simply fitted them with a nut on the back. I could also have cut them shorter and welded them from the inside, keeping them nice and flush, but on this unit, the inside lining would cover the nuts on the inside. The easiest solution was to just bolt them in.
The main tools used were a bench grinder, an angle grinder, and a bench vise.
The Brand of the Drill bits and cutting/flap discs is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: https://alphatools.com.au
►►Subscribe to our Channel for more videos ►► bit.ly/2ULxLJogavinclark
Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely. I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY
