Rivet Sizes

[forbs02 20]

I need to order some rivets for my workshop. I will be working exclusively on newer high-end skates and I'm not sure what size rivets I should get. I know that the ones I have now are way to long for the thin outsoles that seem to be the trend on skates now. What sizes should I be getting? 1/2"?

Thanks

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yes, order 8, 9 and 10s. Soles are so thin nowadays that you can use a 10" in the rear tower.

If you have any SyNergy/Stealth skaters, you'll need 6 or 7s.

[ktang 34]

What size for goalie skates?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

About the same...keep in mind most goal skates do not have an outsole (except for Graf.)

[Buzz_LightBeer 974]

consider 11's or 12's if youre working on any older skates, but 8, 9 , and 10 yes

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yep, back in the day with TPR outsoles all you needed were 11 and 13s.

[sogaduch 0]

Easton also sells there rivets for the synergy skates because the general 6,7 rivets I find are too small on the top so the ones from Easton are regular size ontop meaning the part you push down on so it doesnt look like a youth sized rivet

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

I believe Blackstone supplies them rivets. They use 5s.

[sogaduch 0]

I believe Blackstone supplies them rivets. They use 5s.

thanks for clarifying that man, i kinda figured easton wouldnt make there own rivets there not that smart LOL

[thugnation00 0]

Hate to drag up an old thread but after searching I couldn't find what I was looking for.

I was just wondering what all the rivet sizes correspond to in any form of measurement.

[notquitedeadyet 13]

Three years later, are these sizes still about right, or are soles continuing to get thinner?

[jrgretzky99 1]

I believe Blackstone supplies them rivets. They use 5s.

Hey guys, I did a search before asking and this thread is very helpful. I'm looking to buy rivets for my home shop and all of them listed on blackstone's site go by imperial sizes. i.e.. 1/2". They don't list them in numeric sizes as you've shown. Is there a conversion list somewhere?

[jimmy 194]

If you have a home shop, just get a box of all sizes, you will need them eventually.

[notquitedeadyet 13]

Hey guys, I did a search before asking and this thread is very helpful. I'm looking to buy rivets for my home shop and all of them listed on blackstone's site go by imperial sizes. i.e.. 1/2". They don't list them in numeric sizes as you've shown. Is there a conversion list somewhere

The number corresponds to a 1/16".

example: 7=7/16", 8= 1/2", etc...

[jrgretzky99 1]

If you have a home shop, just get a box of all sizes, you will need them eventually.

I would have to spend about $200 for rivets I don't need. Blackstone doesn't sell them in a set only in each individual size.

The number corresponds to a 1/16".

example: 7=7/16", 8= 1/2", etc...

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for.

[jimmy 194]

I would have to spend about $200 for rivets I don't need. Blackstone doesn't sell them in a set only in each individual size.

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for.

$200?? More like $10. Where are you getting them and what kind of business will you be operating from home that you won't need common sizes?

[jrgretzky99 1]

$200?? More like $10. Where are you getting them and what kind of business will you be operating from home that you won't need common sizes?

None, I'm buying it for personal use. It's my choice to own one. I don't want to have 15 different sizes of rivets when I should only need 5-8. Go to Blackstonesports website and do the math. I'm looking for help not an attitude.

[Buzz_LightBeer 974]

For skates of this era, you really shouldn't need more than 7, 8, and 9's.

[notquitedeadyet 13]

For skates of this era, you really shouldn't need more than 7, 8, and 9's.

I agree, and you might also consider 6's for the thinnest soles.

I've also found they came in handy for some non-skate projects.

[jimmy 194]

None, I'm buying it for personal use. It's my choice to own one. I don't want to have 15 different sizes of rivets when I should only need 5-8. Go to Blackstonesports website and do the math. I'm looking for help not an attitude.

No attitude, you said you had a home shop. If you are just doing your skates a few sizes to fit just your skates will be plenty. If you plan on doing others, you'll need them all. I get mine for $2.50 per 250. Do the math.

[jrgretzky99 1]

No attitude, you said you had a home shop. If you are just doing your skates a few sizes to fit just your skates will be plenty. If you plan on doing others, you'll need them all. I get mine for $2.50 per 250. Do the math.

I would love to know where to order them for that price. That information might be helpful...........

[jrgretzky99 1]

No attitude, you said you had a home shop. If you are just doing your skates a few sizes to fit just your skates will be plenty. If you plan on doing others, you'll need them all. I get mine for $2.50 per 250. Do the math.

Where can I order them for for $10?

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Blackstone is 8 bucks for a box??? right on the website.. http://www.blackstonesport.com/product_details.cfm?product_id=251

[jrgretzky99 1]

Blackstone is 8 bucks for a box??? right on the website.. http://www.blackstonesport.com/product_details.cfm?product_id=251

Yep and they don't sell a multiple pack so if you wanted to try them all with copper rivets it would be close to $200. That is why I needed the sizes that are most common.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Well now you know you need about 4 boxes plus coppers so its like what about 60 bucks?