How do I pop rivet a staple to a hollow steel door?

fithawk · 25 Oct 2011

Hi. I'm a caretaker in a School and need to Pop Rivet a Staple to a exterior strong closure hollow steel door so that the door can be 'hooked' open. How do I choose the right rivet and do the job? Thanks.

wotan · 25 Oct 2011

Drill two or more holes to suit the fitting, then use big steel pop rivets of sufficient length, 1/8" shank or more, should be strong enough, or have you considered welding staple to door?

Wotan

foxhole · 25 Oct 2011

You could also fix with self tappers.
''exterior strong closure hollow steel door'' Would that be a fire door?

Alarm · 25 Oct 2011

I thought "caretakers" are they called that now? Were multi skilled?

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How do I pop rivet a staple to a hollow steel door?

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