Flaring the nose rivets is difficult, that's why I use steel rivets. Steel rivets have hollow shafts, copper are solid. I use a punch that has been ground to fit the rivet, it is still a pain. The rivet head is resting on my anvil, be careful the rivet head is flat or you can mar the leather.
You almost need three hands!
Last edited by a77impala; 01-28-14 at 09:57 AM.