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I am trying to come up with rivet set tool that I can use with an manual chain breaker tool. I am using NOS stainless semi tubular type rivets for attaching a mounting bracket to a Harley fender. Using an arbor press won't work because of the bracket/fender placement and needed offset. The chain breaker has the needed offset clearance to fit inside the fender/bracket and I have roughed a pair of the set heads that should work, but when I tried my pieces, soon found that my pieces were to soft to spread the rivet.
I'm not sure I can explain what I am after or not, but my question is what type of steel should I use for my set heads to give me the best hardness advantage after surface hardening?
I'm not sure I can explain what I am after or not, but my question is what type of steel should I use for my set heads to give me the best hardness advantage after surface hardening?
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