[Harp-L] Rivet removal tool

[captron100@xxxxxxx]

Robert wrote:
IMHO, for ease of use, the Seydel removal pliers cannot be beat. The pliers
have a small indentation in one jaw and a tiny pin in the other jaw. The indentation is 
fitted over the head of the rivet and then the pliers are squeezed GENTLY to pop out
the rivet. This much simpler than grinding off the rivet "tail" and then hammering out the rivet.

 

 Thank u for your review of the Seydel removal pliers. What does "grinding off the rivet 'tail' " mean?  Nowhere have i ever heard of nor read of the need to grind any part of a rivet before hammering the rivet out (together with the reed) of the reedplate.  
  For those unfamiliar with the Romel tool, they come with 2 different punches - normally (the original, non Richard Sleigh version) has one tapered to a point and one with a flat punch surface. 
ron