cutting bimini pole too

[AirTool]

The only rivets on my towerbimini are two rivets put in on each side to index the position the slide jaws. They don't fasten anything.

It probably depends on the brand.

[gride300]

i had it fixed at my dealer and apparently they didnt measure twice cut once or put the bimini back on. b/c the pole they fixed is too long. i can't even figure out how to get the thing out. it's the piece of the bimini that is just a pole with a plastic cap with a hole in it on each end used for attaching to the tower. i have a cutting tool. but i can't get the cap off to cut the pole down.

[AuMDLST]

Bimini end cap

The end you are trying to remove - does it look similar to this? A cap over the end of the pole with two possibly silver in color rivets? The pic shows a cap with a set screw which yours is possibly similar in style but without a set screw. If you have rivets you should see a round head possibly a 1/4" in diameter with a small center hole that appears to be plugged. If that is the case you would get a drill bit that is just slightly larger than the center hole and drill it/them out - at that point you can twist the cap off.

[saceone]

RE: Bimini end cap

every man needs a saws all.

[gride300]

RE: Bimini end cap

yes it looks just like that except the "fastener" is pushed in i guess you'd say like a dimple. i'll try drilling it out. saws all would not work in this application for removing the cap b/c the metal would still be in there. but yes, dewalt saws all ftw

[AirTool]

Re: RE: Bimini end cap

yes it looks just like that except the "fastener" is pushed in i guess you'd say like a dimple.

I think someone already mentioned the dimple.

[gride300]

RE: Re: RE: Bimini end cap

yes they did, that's how i knew to use that word. i appreciate the help. i can't get to the bimini until probably sunday.