Pop Rivet Gun Advice

[staginhiding]

I have a really cheap and nasty pop rivet gun which I have had for many years.
Its short nozzled and bounces when the rivet snaps,which sometimes dents the panel you are riveting to.i.e chrome oversills.

As I have quite a lot of riveting to do soon I am thinking of an air riveter.
I have never used one.Do they bounce in the same way or is the whole process a lot smoother..

Grateful for any thoughts

[V Mad]

I also do a lot of riveting using just the usual cheap gun. I have not notice a bounce problem. Are you using one of those concertina types?

[staginhiding]

No Chris,just the standard type.
They just kick as the rivet snaps and I don't know if an air riveter or the concertina type works differently.

[Firept]

Air riveter if you've got lots to do, lazy tongs are good but its the access space, each has its benefits.
Have a look here and they are not that far from you (http://www.axminster.co.uk/pop-riveters-dept208213/)
Paul.

[davegreen]

You can also get a rechargable battery riveter which is easier than lazy tongs and you dont have to drag an airline around, however they are a little more expensive http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/cordless-riveters-c1241.
Dave

[milothedog]

Don't know it is any good but this is a cheaper option.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blind-Rivet-Attachment-Power-Drills/dp/B005OJW7SK

Ian.

[Goldstar]

Hi Sam, Practical Classics did a test of riveters (manual and air powered) a few months ago, if you want me to look it out I will.

Paul

[staginhiding]

Thanks for the offer Paul.Dont worry though I will see what I can find on the net.
I just didnt know if anyone on here had used an air type really,as I havent and dont know how well they work..

[milothedog]

Thanks for the offer Paul.Dont worry though I will see what I can find on the net.
I just didnt know if anyone on here had used an air type really,as I havent and dont know how well they work..

The Body Guys at worked used them all the time and the Cordless ones, work very well although the Cordless are very expensive,


Ian

[staginhiding]

Thanks one and all,the cordless ones are really out of reach..maybe I will just get the air type and see whats its like..

[Goldstar]

Thanks one and all,the cordless ones are really out of reach..maybe I will just get the air type and see whats its like..

H Sam, found it before I saw your post. Axminster R15 kit won the test

Paul