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Hole Making Methods
- Cordless drill - My preferred method - watch your fingers! Requires a 1/4" hole minimum, but I recommend using a 3/8" drill bit then you don't have to worry if some debris is left in the hole.
- Hole Punch - Only works for holes close to an edge of the cardboard. It works on cardboard better than you may think, and it makes a nice hole.
- Screwdriver & Funnel - If you don't happen to have a cordless drill, this option works great! Use the funnel for safety. Place the funnel in the approximate location the screwdriver will punch through to protect your hand.
The Inside Story
Placing the inside rivet can be tricky business because you have to stick your hand inside the box in order to push the two rivet pieces together (if you don't understand what I mean, you will).
To solve this problem, try to cut a window or door close to where you want to place the rivets so that your arm will reach this location. Another way is to make a small "horseshoe" cut close to the location where the rivet will go. This becomes a small flap that can then be closed up without looking too conspicuous.
