Phase Box Riveter

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One of the best ways to protect old or rare books from damage caused by temperature and humidity changes, pollutants, light and the physical stresses of shelving is to create a phase box tailored to each book. Use this riveter with the rivets, washers and cord to create the box closures - no need to struggle with hammers or other clumsy methods of crimping the rivets. Riveting machine has a 76mm throat, cast iron and steel construction, user-friendly cushioned handle, and can be mounted on workbench. Extra thick washers measure 19mm diameter x 0.3mm thick; rivet base measures 11mm; rivet top measures 8mm diameter. Linen thread (12-3) for tying comes on ½ pound spools.