Those questions are the ones I was talking about.

Sorry, they sound like inexperience to me. I only know what you write, you don't live next door.

 

Please post pics of what drill bits you are using and the parts package that came with your kit.

I suspect you may be using drill bits made for wood not steel.

A center punch on your target will help keep the bit from drifting while it gets started digging in.

These beasties will help.

DEWALT Titanium Pilot Point Drill Bit Set (14-Piece)-DW1354 - The Home Depot

 

No, that's understandable. I get where you are coming from. I should have asked better questions. What I meant by the rivets, is they weren't pop rivets, so that's why I don't know how to use them. I've done projects with pop rivets, but I've never had any experience with the type of rivets that came with the clips. I know they make bits that are made for metal, but what I was getting at was trying to get suggestions on what kind of bits to use. The bits I'm using are unfinished cobalt, I think? I found a kit out in the garage that belongs to my roommate and there is no information on what kind of bits they are, so I'm assuming they are unfinished cobalt. I could be totally wrong.

 

go to the hardware store ask them for a tap /drill bit set for a 10/32 screw or a 10/24 screw,take that and drillnew holes, tap the hole (make sure you put oil on the tap) buy screws that match tap install clips put moons on you will be much happer. Also i would buy some copper coat for the screw if you need to remove them later .

 

x2 as Walkowg states, it's a simple matter of procedure to get this job done!
Those rivets that came with the clips are compression rivets you use an air hammer and a bucking bar to set those

 

dont use any type of rivets. the best way would be to drill and tap and then you can use stainless steel screws.I may go back and re-do mine this way.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions and help. I'm gonna look at purchasing some better drill bits and a tap. I'll give it another try this weekend, hopefully with better results.

 

Don't forget the cutting oil for the drill bit!!

 

Pretty much any high speed steel drill bit will work. The chances are your room mates drill set was one of the really cheap sets you can buy. They 'look' good and some claim to be titanium nitrate coated or something and look sorta dull brass color but don't work worth a hoot. even in wood or plastic very well.

Like I said they are incredibly cheap in price.

You can use the rivets you got with a pair of ballpeen hammers. One on each side of the rivet. I like to use a larger hammer on the 'back' side so it doesn't bounce as much and a lighter hammer on the side I'm hitting.

It may take a while but you can do a good job of it. I have a rivet hammer myself that looks like a tack hammer on steroids. Works great when I have enough room to swing it.