Rich_p 23 Posted January 2, 2009 I need to get myself a rivet gun, is there a preferred type I should go for? I've got dodgy arms so a powered one would be better, is there such a thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omega 82 Posted January 2, 2009 I need to get myself a rivet gun, is there a preferred type I should go for? I've got dodgy arms so a powered one would be better, is there such a thing? you can get air ones if you have a compressor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_p 23 Posted January 2, 2009 you can get air ones if you have a compressor Sadly I don't, all my jobs are carried out in the carpark! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish210 20 Posted January 2, 2009 you can buy the "lazy mans" rivet guns which are on those extending arms like the cyotie used to attach a boxing glove to, to try and hit the roadrunner...if that makes sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_p 23 Posted January 2, 2009 you can buy the "lazy mans" rivet guns which are on those extending arms like the cyotie used to attach a boxing glove to, to try and hit the roadrunner...if that makes sense Are they easier to operate than the normal style? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,622 Posted January 2, 2009 yep, though not great in confined spaces, what are you going to use it for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted January 2, 2009 The normal handheld ones work fine. But can be quite tough to operate on larger sizes etc, so might not be best for you. The extended type are easier effort wise, as you can kind of lean onto it. But as Welsh said, there not great if its a tight space. Due to size of them, and the way they are designed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablister 31 Posted January 2, 2009 i have one that i got from lidl for £1.99. Works fine so far, has been used for my work on all the peugeot models! No good for the bigger rivets though Can get bigger ones by mac/snap-on etc for £40 that have a swivel head. Usual american overpriced crap though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_p 23 Posted January 3, 2009 yep, though not great in confined spaces, what are you going to use it for? First job is to rivet my sunroof plate on, i quickly re attached it months ago with the original sunroof screws and no sealant and it's rather wet inside now! Just need to work out how to remove those little brass things on the underside of the roof that the original screws screwed into... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted January 3, 2009 Just need to work out how to remove those little brass things on the underside of the roof that the original screws screwed into... I drilled them out but you have to hold them with mole grips or something otherwise the drill just spins them in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,622 Posted January 3, 2009 I'd just leave it on bolts myself, far easier, especially if someone's gone to the effort of drilling the holes accurately, no rattles either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
