| rivet gun [message #237644] |
Mon, 27 January 2014 13:54  |
jknezek
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Does anyone have a brand name for a handheld rivet gun/tool that they like? In the last 5 years I have bought one from Home Depot, one from Lowes, and (in desperation since it was the closest store) one from Harbor Freight. All 3 have broken in moderate use. I'd get one from Craftsmen, but the last couple times I've been in a Sears they didn't have one and I can't find one on the website either.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] rivet gun [message #237645 is a reply to message #237644] |
Mon, 27 January 2014 14:22  |
James Hupy
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I have an Arrow Model # RHT 300 Pulls 4 popular sizes. Has a swivel head
for corners & such. Best hand operated one, I think. I also have a
pneumatic one, an ASTRO PR 36. just what I use.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC Royale 403
On Jan 27, 2014 11:54 AM, "Jeremy" <jtknezek@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Does anyone have a brand name for a handheld rivet gun/tool that they
> like? In the last 5 years I have bought one from Home Depot, one from
> Lowes, and (in desperation since it was the closest store) one from Harbor
> Freight. All 3 have broken in moderate use. I'd get one from Craftsmen, but
> the last couple times I've been in a Sears they didn't have one and I can't
> find one on the website either.
> --
> Thanks,
> Jeremy Knezek
> 1976 Glenbrook
> Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] rivet gun [message #237647 is a reply to message #237644] |
Mon, 27 January 2014 14:58 |
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USAussie
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Jeremy,
I have two that I purchased from McMaster Carr about 20 years ago:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#6659a21/=qfqpx3
and
http://www.mcmaster.com/#98300a150/=qfqqhn
The second is unique as the swivel head will let you get into spots a "normal" rivet gun won't let you.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeremy
Does anyone have a brand name for a handheld rivet gun/tool that they like? In the last 5 years I have bought one from Home Depot,
one from Lowes, and (in desperation since it was the closest store) one from Harbor Freight. All 3 have broken in moderate use. I'd
get one from Craftsmen, but the last couple times I've been in a Sears they didn't have one and I can't find one on the website
either.
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Thanks,
Jeremy
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The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: rivet gun [message #237652 is a reply to message #237644] |
Mon, 27 January 2014 15:27 |
zhagrieb
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Are you asking for a rivet gun (a pneumatic tool) or a rivet puller? If a puller is it for "hardware store" pull rivets or more precise (and pricey) aircraft rivets. If a rivet gun as you state for installing bucked rivets I'd go to an aircraft tool supplier such as Brown tool or Aircraft spruce. Rivet guns from the big box stores are usually more "brutal" and used for cutting out exhaust systems and not subtle enough for riveting thin skins.
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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| Re: [GMCnet] rivet gun [message #237666 is a reply to message #237652] |
Mon, 27 January 2014 17:43 |
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Marson brand. Last forever.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Jan 27, 2014, at 1:27 PM, Glenn Giere <glenngiere@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Are you asking for a rivet gun (a pneumatic tool) or a rivet puller? If a puller is it for "hardware store" pull rivets or more precise (and pricey) aircraft rivets. If a rivet gun for installing bucked rivets I'd go to an aircraft tool supplier such as Brown tool or Aircraft spruce. Rivet guns from the big box stores are usually more "brutal" and used for cutting out exhaust systems and not subtle enough for riveting thin skins.
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> Glenn
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| Re: rivet gun [message #237761 is a reply to message #237644] |
Tue, 28 January 2014 07:39 |
jknezek
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Thanks guys. Got a few recs and I appreciate it. Probably going to try a Marson.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: rivet gun [message #237775 is a reply to message #237644] |
Tue, 28 January 2014 08:51 |
Carl S.
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| jknezek wrote on Mon, 27 January 2014 12:54 |
Does anyone have a brand name for a handheld rivet gun/tool that they like? In the last 5 years I have bought one from Home Depot, one from Lowes, and (in desperation since it was the closest store) one from Harbor Freight. All 3 have broken in moderate use. I'd get one from Craftsmen, but the last couple times I've been in a Sears they didn't have one and I can't find one on the website either.
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I got this one at Ace Hardware:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1291227&cp=2568443.2568450.2628075.2628114
I haven't used it much, but so far, it works great. Without looking at it, I was thinking mine was an Ace brand rather than an Arrow, but I could be wrong.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] rivet gun [message #237798 is a reply to message #237775] |
Tue, 28 January 2014 11:02 |
Gary Worobec
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You might want to look at Hanson rivet in Pacoima near LA. Lots of choices
of quality rivets and tools. Good place to get flush pop rivets for those of
us with early 23 coaches and separating body panels. Got to keep it
streamlined ya know!!!
http://tinyurl.com/pclfcrs
Thanks,
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
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Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] rivet gun
jknezek wrote on Mon, 27 January 2014 12:54
> Does anyone have a brand name for a handheld rivet gun/tool that they
like? In the last 5 years I have bought one from Home Depot, one from Lowes,
and (in desperation since it was the closest store) one from Harbor Freight.
All 3 have broken in moderate use. I'd get one from Craftsmen, but the last
couple times I've been in a Sears they didn't have one and I can't find one
on the website either.
I got this one at Ace Hardware:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1291227&cp=2568443.25
68450.2628075.2628114
I haven't used it much, but so far, it works great. Without looking at it,
I was thinking mine was an Ace brand rather than an Arrow, but I could be
wrong.
--
Carl S.
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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