Cold Connections

Using hole punch pliers, punch a hole in the metal sheet, lay the finding over the hole then insert brad.

Turn bottom jaw thumbscrew counter clockwise to loosen.Insert desired interchangeable setting into bottom jaw (spring loaded side).Turn thumbscrew clockwise to tighten.

After punching a hole in the leather, lay the washer or component over the hole and push the brad through both pieces.

Riveting is a cold-joining process, bringing two pieces of something, in this case metal, together. A wire rivet is formed into a nail-like head on each end, with the layers to be joined sandwiched in between then held in place.

Riveting is a cold-joining process, bringing two pieces of something, in this case metal, together. This type of rivet is like a grommet where the flared ends hold the layers together and the tube forms a hole that passes through all the layers....

Rivets add texture and dimension to any jewelry design. These animated instructions explain the basics of using rivets and the rivet setting tool.

Secure hole-punch tool in bench vise. You will be using the left (larger) punch side of the punch tool.