I should use more rivets

Musings on mental ruts

When it comes to fastening things together, there are myriad ways to do it: tape, glue, solder, weld, screw, and bolt. Oh yeah, and rivet. The latter - a valuable invention - is a permanent mechanical fastener. There are many kinds, but the most commonly employed in small maker spaces is the blind or "pop" rivet. I have a good set available in my shop, …