Ski boot rivet tools

[timmaio]

What is a good tool to replace rivets on ski boots without breaking the bank? The svst tool looks like a good option but I can't find out how to buy it or how much it costs. Lots of bench options but not much handheld that looks like it would fit into a boot.

[Alpinord]

What is a good tool to replace rivets on ski boots without breaking the bank? The svst tool looks like a good option but I can't find out how to buy it or how much it costs. Lots of bench options but not much handheld that looks like it would fit into a boot.

SVST tool would be at least $280 to you if and when they are available.


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[iriponsnow]

Race boot T nuts FTW

[timmaio]

Thanks. That's definitely more than I am interested is spending for a few uses for myself. Good to know

[DigSki]

Race boot T nuts FTW

Agreed. Just drill or dremel out the rivets and put in T nuts.

[timmaio]

Unfortunately this is in a carbon cuff, I don't think T nuts will work particularly well.

I went to a local shop who recommended a pop rivet from the inside to the outside(if I install the normal way it will leave a big bump on the inside of the cuff, no bueno)

I was hoping to do this either local or by myself, but I called skimo.co and they will do it cheap($15) but then I have to ship there and back.

I'm not feeling particularly good about using a hammer and anvil so I will probably send off to skimo.co

[CallMeAl]

Unfortunately this is in a carbon cuff, I don't think T nuts will work particularly well.

I went to a local shop who recommended a pop rivet from the inside to the outside(if I install the normal way it will leave a big bump on the inside of the cuff, no bueno)

I was hoping to do this either local or by myself, but I called skimo.co and they will do it cheap($15) but then I have to ship there and back.

I'm not feeling particularly good about using a hammer and anvil so I will probably send off to skimo.co

I've always done inside out with a Harbor Freight handheld like your shop suggested. Ugly, but you shouldn't be skiing with your pants rolled up anyway.

[rfconroy]

T Nuts, Chicago Screws, & Pop Rivets

I've not tried solid rivets, but I would have no idea how you would install without a specialized tool to hold the backside of the rivet when forming the opposite head.

[kamtron]

T-nut on my Backland carbon cuff has been fine for 2+ seasons.

[tuco]

Maybe what I had to do might work.
The Scarpa buckle and ladder use screws. I just had to drill the hole in my cuff slightly larger.

[iriponsnow]

T-nut on my Backland carbon cuff has been fine for 2+ seasons.

T nuts on Lupo Factory cuff for 4 seasons no issues.

[gregL]

Maybe what I had to do might work.
The Scarpa buckle and ladder use screws. I just had to drill the hole in my cuff slightly larger.

Damn, you bought these Salomon boots and 30 years later a buckle broke?

[tuco]

30 next year brother!(92/93 model year)
Gonna milk 1 more season for 30!
Yep, but I telemarked for~25yrs exclusively, before I came to my senses(knee injuries). That's how I had the donor parts on hand

[gregL]

30 next year brother!(92/93 model year)
Gonna milk 1 more season for 30!
Yep, but I telemarked for~25yrs exclusively, before I came to my senses(knee injuries). That's how I had the donor parts on hand

I had a pair. And to think, no one's been able to come up with a colorway quite that ugly in all the ensuing years . . .

[tuco]

I fucking love those boots. DGAFF what they look like. Don't think my neon green Krypton's are any better looking, but don't care about those either!
I make both boots look good

[Eluder]

The Hoover press-n-snap tool is the unit that SVST sells. The rivets are Semi-Tubular Rivets. They work great, I liked using them for a clean booster strap install… hard to warrant the money though for the home shop.