Rivet gun

[Christopher]

Curious as to a consensus if there is one of what rivet gun builders liked for their build. There are so many options and also some seem bigger than others which I am assuming may not be great for tight areas. But I guess I could always use a hand held in those areas. I have an array of M18 Milwaukee tools, but there rivet gun is around $700-$800 which I don't think I want to spend. I rather spend it on mods for the roadster. LOL


Thank you in advance

[Andrew Davis]

Christopher, I must first confess to being a tool junky. I have 3 H-F pneumatic riveters. One for 3/16th and 2 for the 1/8th rivets. I ground down the nose of one to fit in tight spots. Spent less than $250 for all three, and declined the warranty. Also have a manual puller but needed it infrequently. Then again, I was going to build an aircraft when I started my roadster. HTH Andy

[edwardb]

H-F has several flavors of pneumatic rivet guns ($50 and up) that many find work OK. I have a Campbell Hausfeld pneumatic gun that I've done several builds with. Was around $100 and works fine. But I'm now using the Milwaukee M12 gun that I like a lot. Nice not dragging around an air hose. The battery charge lasts a long time. It's had no issues pulling even HD 3/16" rivets. Like the SS ones I used on the firewall on my truck build. It's the one I'd recommend the highest. But isn't the cheapest. Way less than the $700-$800 you cited though. All of these have changeable tips. You'll have the 1/8" one in most of the time. Occasionally switching to the 3/16". Pretty easy to do.

Then there's just pulling them by hand. Lots of people swear by that too.

[Jeff33Ford]

I was thinking of giving this one a go. It has good reviews and is very cheap
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Pneumatic-Air-Riveter-Pop-Rivet-Gun-Tool,1549.html?sku=91004004&utm_matchtype={match_type}&msclkid=180cfff9dc501b37a5539e73b5e939d2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SMI%20-%20Shopping%20(CSE)%20(Bing)&utm_term=4577679224225995&utm_content=Google%20Sucess%20Skus%20II%20(Feb28_2 020)

[RBachman]

My favorite and most used tool for the build was a Milwaukee Cordless Rivet gun. For me it was definitely worth the additional cost.

[CaptB]

My favorite and most used tool for the build was a Milwaukee Cordless Rivet gun. For me it was definitely worth the additional cost.

Same here. I got mine for quite a bit less, in fact Northern tool has them for $199 without battery.

[Vspeeds]

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=155830&d=1636465540







This is the one I used; But I added a swivel air hose connector which allowed for better hose positioning. Used it for 99% of the build. Also I had to change out the heads throughout the build to fit the different sized rivets, but that just takes a matter of seconds to change out. I did have to use a handheld manual rivet gun with a swivel head for just a few rivets in tight places.

[ggunter]

You will imediately take the tail piece off because it just gets in the way. Just make sure you get a flexible swivel bridle so you air line doesnt keep you from getting into the tight corners. I loved my air riveter. I used a lot of 3/16 rivets inmy build and the Air riveter saved the day.

[rsw81]

This is exactly what I've been using with the swivel connector and it's been amazing, so easy to use that even my 5 year old has done some riveting for me! OP, do you have a small compressor? If not, this becomes mute.

[toadster]

definitely pneumatic air riveter if you already have an air compressor - if not do the milwaukee cordless (https://amzn.to/3H0sjYZ) as stated above

Astro Pneumatic Tool PR14 Air Riveter - 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16" and 1/4" Capacity
1/4" NPT 360 Degree Swivel Universal Connector Air Hose Swivel Air Tool Adapter Union Fitting (Pack of 2) (https://amzn.to/3F4rsET)

[ggunter]

They will work very well on a small pancake compressor if you don't have a large compressor in your shop.

[mikeinatlanta]

I prefer my Ingersoll Rand 4X for any riven not in a blind location. :)
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[Wayne r mckee]

I agree on the Milwaukee cordless rivet gun , found mine on offer up for $125.00 best tool for the project!

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Red Campbell Hausfeld pneumatic from Amazon. Still in use years later

[rsw81]

I agree on the Milwaukee cordless rivet gun , found mine on offer up for $125.00 best tool for the project!

Wow!!! I wish Makita would make one at that price point. The only one I found on their website was over $1k!!! Insane.