Rivet Bucking Tool – Ken's Custom Iron Store

Rivet Bucking Tools protect the shape of the head of your rivet while riveting to prevent the head from flattening.  Rivet Bucking Tools are made from 1-7/16" 1018 and are approximately 1-3/8" tall.  Head impressions for standard 5/16",1/4", or 3/8" round head rivets (purchase your rivets here). Also available as a set

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are a slightly smaller version of our classic Quick Railroad Spike Tongs, made to fit mini railroad spikes. There is a growing amount of people

Quick Mini Railroad Spike Tongs

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can easily be forged into many different types of tongs, including but not limited to: Pick-Up Tongs, Side-Grab Tongs, Knee Tongs, Rivet Tongs,

Rapid Knee Tongs

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were inspired by our Quick Tongs series. These tongs are made out of thinner material, making the tongs lighter and easier to handle when working

Rapid Box Jaw Tongs

HOW TO: Riveting Basics

can easily be forged into many different types of tongs, including but not limited to: Pick-Up Tongs, Side-Grab Tongs, Knee Tongs, Rivet Tongs,

Quick Knee Tongs

SHOP ORGANIZATION with help from Kens Custom Iron

Shop and Technique Basics-Lesson 3: Riveting Basics