Fastening Materials
This section includes information on equipment and the devices that are used to fasten materials together, such as hammers, screwdrivers, rivets, screws and adhesives.
Performance Checklist
Fastening:
- PPE: Wear safety glasses, tie long hair back, no dangling clothing/jewelry.
- Name things: copper rivet, burr, speedy rivet, drill bit, drill bit gauge, countersink, ball peen hammer, diagnoal cutters
- Stabilize material and uses appropriate body mechanics when drilling.
- Copper rivet and burr are smooth on both sides, no sharp edges (that might scratch skin).
- Place the burr next to the non-metallic material and form new head to secure the burr.
- Do not need to use burrs when riveting metal to metal
- Always use burrs when riveting metal to leather, plastic or any non-metallic material
- Describe how to remove rivets without ruining original material.
- Countersink: knows when to use countersink tool.
- Describe how to select the appropriate size drill bit.