Silverline Threaded Rivet Insert Tool 4 - 8mm (633942)

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Wear necessary protective equipment, including hand, eye, and face protection. Safety work gloves and protection glasses are a must. Before you go into our breakdown of the top rivet guns, first let’s be clear on our wanted tool. What is it? And, what does it do? There has to be many beginners, DIY enthusiasts reading this.

The assembly of the Milwaukee looks and feels solid, so it will stand the test of time, no doubt about that. There’s an LED light on the base for added convenience. The tool is only 6.5” long, the most advanced rivet gun we’ve tested. Length matters when you need access to tight spaces. The construction material of a rivet determines how durable and reliable the product will be. Our experts prefer iron to any other material. An iron-made gun tends to be light and doesn’t compromise on strength.Build: Even at first glance, you can be sure that the ARES 70017 means business. In terms of appearance and build quality, the ARES 70017 is quite the champion. Alternatively, you can choose rivet guns made with iron and steel. But, they aren’t as durable. Rivet Compatibility Performance: Although the Stanley MR100CG is built for professional tasks, you can use it to handle small tasks as well. This rivet gun should handle everything from fixing your kids’ broken toys to constructing large crafts. Before starting to work with a rivet gun, it’s important to follow rules. Following these rules could prevent damaging your hand from the riveter, or breaking the riveter you’re working with. The most useful safety rules when riveting are as follows: Never point a rivet at animals, people, or yourself. A living being could sustain really dangerous or life-threatening injuries if the gun fires up.

Design: The Stanley MR100CG comes with a comfortable long handle that is easy to squeeze when riveting. You’ll certainly be able to pop a few hundred rivets without fatigue. In terms of pull, it can deliver a solid 2,000 lbs. force. Versatile in handling rivets, you can pull rivets of 4 sizes, with the largest one making 1/8″. Since it’s a battery-powered tool, we had to recharge it first. On a full charge, we were able to pull almost 430+ 1/8” steel rivets. Performance: We used the Dorman 743-100 to replace a window regulator on a Ford F150. The task required a powerful tool to install Stainless Steel rivets. And, it was piece of cake to drive all four rivets – took only two pumps.Pneumatic rivet nut insert tools – For heavy-duty applications such as an assembly line or repair shop, pneumatic rivet nut insert tools are ideal for fast, consistent applications. You do need an air compressor, but the tools are easy to use and powerful. Hand Riveter: A hand riveter requires only one hand with one strike to install rivets. This one comes in a small design and feels comfortable. You can use a hand riveter to handle small projects.