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On the other hand if you have a spare layin around is always nice to have a dedicated tool:)
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One thing I do know from a metal working standpoint at least,is a chamferd hole distributes stress alot better than one that is not.
As I have said above,Ivory is alot stronger than people...

Great job,I think chamfering the pin hole is the key to success with Ivory. can be funny stuff.

Dunno,Maybe it's just me being a simpleton,I see no rocket science in Razor rivits.
I can make a perfectally servicable rivet out of a coat hanger:)

Ivory is actually alot tougher than most people realize,but the possibiliy of disaster is real for sure.
While on the subject,I restore clocks as a hobby,alot of clock makers tools are very usefull...

If You have a disc sander,just lay the flat part of the dolly on the table and push.have fun:)

Dimpling block would be nice,But I'm cheap,body and fender dolly,auto parts store < 5bux.
poke some dimples in it of various sizes with drill bits,done,works for me....

I suppose on a restore your correct,I made these Ivory scales last week and used a slightly oversized pin and very fine SS washers (pins were .066) annealed nickle silver....

Why not just use a very fine collar?