Originally Posted by
nlerner
For aluminum rivets, I've found it very easy to knock their backs off from inside the head tube with a long screwdriver and a mallet. Having the little bulb of the rivet still intact is nice if you'll be gluing it back on (which is what I've done). Otherwise, you'll need to put a blob of solder in those holes or re-rivet.
Neal
Yeah, shearing them off might be worth a try before getting out the power tools.
I think I even have a rounded chisel in my tools somewhere.
Thanks for your suggestion, Don.