Drilled a rivet too far

[WLIU]

Sounds like you are having a learning experience.

May I suggest that before you go too much farther that you get some scrap aluminum and practice riveting two pieces together, and then drill out some rivets to polish your technique?

I will offer the suggestion that when drilling out a rivet head, I first go at it with a drill bit at least one size smaller than the rivet hole. Once I know that the hole is centered, then I can either switch drill bits, or put a punch into the hole and try to snap the rivet head off.

Best of luck,

Wes

[Kurt Flunkn]

In the absence of manufacture's data, you may want to look at FAA Advisory Circular 43.13, Chapter 4, Section 4. 43.13-1B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_polic...cumentID/99861

Good luck!