Hi Mike, You'll certainly learn a lot during your quest, but I'm a lot the same... I also like to get a complete understanding of the task at hand... If you are successful at removing the follower button, there WILL be enough of the riveted end left to re-install... the trick to that... is to use aluminum for the anvil part, (to rest the follower button checkered head against), and tape some support spacers along the shell to raise it up just a wee little bit as to allow the follower to float in the tube... Then set the follower on the follower shaft by tapping on the follower itself thru the relief hole first, then set the rivet end with a #2 Stanley nail set, (if short) or a small flat punch (if long or irregular shaped??) One smart shot usually tightens it for life! Let us know how it turns out for you! best to you, and good Luck! til...lat'r.....GT
