Rivet

A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener. Before being installed, a rivet consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end. The end opposite the head is called the tail.

A rivet is installed by inserting the tail into a hole and then using tools to flatten the tail into a shape similar to the head.
On installation, the deformed tail end is called the shop head or buck-tail.

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