Good brand of pop rivet tool?

[lakelover]

Can anyone recommend a good brand of pop riveting tool that's not too costly but not so cheap that I'll regret buying it? I saw a couple at NAPA, one was $12, one was $60. I figure I need to do some looking around. HD and Lowe's have them for around $15, I think.

Anyway, I'm looking for a brand recommendation. It looks like the ones with the swivel head might be a good idea?

Today I'm going to take pictures to document the transom setup and hope to get working on the floor, interior and transom soon. I have another vacation coming up next week though and will be away. It's a tough life.

Thanks.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

I have a good brand snap on with a rotating head. You get what you pay for. Napa is decent, snap-op, mac...... I would give my business to who I trust in case there is a problem.

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

I am using an old heavy duty one I got from my neighbor who works for the gas & electric compny . I would recomend one from sears or Napa and make sure it has a warranty on it os that if it breaks it can be returned.


Rick

 

[Deprime]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

I have one of the Arrow swivel head rivet tools. Best rivet gun I've ever had, well made.

 

[bitterboater]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

I have one of the Arrow swivel head rivet tools. Best rivet gun I've ever had, well made.

I too have the Arrow hand riveter, and it works very well. If you have an air compressor, try one from Northern Hydraulics. The air riveters at Harbor Freight tend to be on the more "economical" side shall we say.

 

[Lion hunter]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

I have a Parker. You have to change the adaptors manually but it has always worked well.

 

[ozzgood2001]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

i have a few all less than 5 bucks a piece they break i toss em! yard sales!! the one i use now has interchangeable head for 1/8 and 3/16 rivets i think i paid 2 bucks for it 10 years ago!

 

[thrillhouse700]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

Arrow has been around for ever, I have one and its awesome. I also have a harbor freight pneumatic one when I was working for benz, this thing has never failed me in 4 years and I beat the **** out of it.

 

[Joe_the_boatman]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

I did my whole boat with the Harbor Freight riveter. No regrets. It's a simple device, really. Not much to go wrong with it.

 

[lakelover]

Re: Good brand of pop rivet tool?

Thanks for all the info!