Hi folks, my name is Gene and I've got a need for learning the ins and outs of doing rivet work for a project I've been working on for a very long time.

Last week I finally got a canopy for my F-15C flight simulator project (it's a real F-15, see http://www.f15sim.com) and there's damage to the sheet metal that needs to be properly repaired.

I've got a general idea of what needs to be done, but the details on the how are a bit fuzzy.

The simplest method for me would be to use a pull rivet that had a countersunk head on it. My problem is that I've been unable to locate a source for these things that are reasonably priced. (you'd think they were individually hand carved out of Unicorn horn!) Barring a cheap source of them, what tools do I need for installing "standard" rivets.

I've found a pneumatic rivet gun at Harbor Freight, but I'd rather not spend $99+ when I realistically need fewer than 200 rivets for the entire project.

Thanks for your time!

g.