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4. Stop the rotary tool and hold it steady in
a fixed position at a right angle to the
work, while applying a little downward
pressure. It can help to use a piece of
cardboard or foam as a friction brake to
stop the rotation quickly (unlike a pro-
fessional spin-welding tool, most rotary
tools need a second or two to spin
down).
5. Loosen the collet nut and slip the man-
drel of the blind rivet out of the rotary
tool. If the rivet is still cooling, hold it in
position until it's fully cooled (at which
point it should be entirely fused with its
mounting point):
6. Using a flush cutter, snip off the mandrel,
leaving the head intact:
