Decent but simple pop rivet gun on Amazon?

[ukiltmybrutha]

Any suggestions on a simple but good quality rivet gun off of Amazon?

I got a fancy one off Amazon with good YouTube reviews but it turned out to be ****.

Any recommendations?

Thanks.

 

[AC-WC]

I didn't get mine from HF but it's the exact same construction as this one just a different colored handle. 'Ram Tool' is the brand name. I've had for over 30 yrs. Doesn't get used much but sure has come in handy. I think I bought it at Big Lots??

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-riveter-set-38353.html

 

[darkzero]

Marson

 

[Steve_P]

I have a Marson. As of at least ten years ago they're no longer made in the US, but the quality seems the same. I think mine was made in Taiwan, but it says "Marson (along with the) City, State (they're based in)" on it. Instead of saying "made in Taiwan"

 

[Snip's]

I got one made by NCG Tools Industry, Model S905...
Does pop rivets from 3/32" up to 3/16"
Does Rivnuts 1/8" up to 1/4"
Has a 180 to 90 degree swivel head...
Works very well...

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'm thinking mine is a Stanley, I know it's that shade of yellow.

Does it have to be off Amazon ?

 

[ukiltmybrutha]

I'm thinking mine is a Stanley, I know it's that shade of yellow.

Does it have to be off Amazon ?

Yeah. Sorry...just lazy lol. I went with the Wetols based on a few other Youtube videos. Crossing fingers..

Thanks for all of the help folks. I just need to rivet a few things....

This type didn't work out:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYZ75CQK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Went with:

https://www.amazon.com/WETOLS-Rivets-Manual-Interchangeable-Attached/dp/B08FR1PDR9/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[NUTTSGT]

This is what I have, been a decent rivet gun for nothing fancy.

 

[lotus_esprit]

I got one made by NCG Tools Industry, Model S905...
Does pop rivets from 3/32" up to 3/16"
Does Rivnuts 1/8" up to 1/4"
Has a 180 to 90 degree swivel head...
Works very well...

NCG are excellent, they specialise in rivet guns, the swivel head gun is manufactured for Snap On / Blue Point, also rebranded as Bahco, Laser and others.

 

[mdnelson86]

It’s definitely not the cheapest option out there, but Milwaukee makes a nice power rivet gun on the m12 platform. If you have a lot of rivets to do and especially if you already have some m12 tools, I would highly recommend it.

If you just want a cheap rivet tool for the occasional 1/8” pop rivet, you definitely don’t need anything like that, but it sure is nice.

 

[Ohio Andy]

I didn't get mine from HF but it's the exact same construction as this one just a different colored handle. 'Ram Tool' is the brand name. I've had for over 30 yrs. Doesn't get used much but sure has come in handy. I think I bought it at Big Lots??

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-riveter-set-38353.html

I have this I've due tight spaces but almost always use the one linked below for $20.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/fastening-tools/riveters/17-12-in-hand-riveter-with-collection-bottle-58612.html

 

[GeoBruin]

I have this I've due tight spaces but almost always use the one linked below for $20.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/fastening-tools/riveters/17-12-in-hand-riveter-with-collection-bottle-58612.html

The Astro Pneumatic in that style is the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon right now. Supposedly rated up to 1/4 stainless rivets.

The Doyle version from HF is also nice at around that same price.

I think you've almost got to have this style as well as a pistol grip style to cover all your needs. That is assuming you don't have an electric or pneumatic riveter.

 

[tyyost]

I have one of these Marson HP-2 rivet guns branded Matco. It does everything I ask of a rivet gun, if I needed to do large or stainless rivets I’d buy a Astro Pneumatic set, their rivnut tools are awesome.

 

[KnurledNut]

I use Gesipa.
https://www.gesipausa.com/

 

[Firebrick43]

Marson is the best basic gun I have seen

 

[bonneyman]

Don't skimp on a pop rivet gun.

The pressed sheet metal styles are for occasional use. If you're going to use you riveter regularly - or for heavy duty projects - get a medium to high level popper.

Example of medium duty gun:

Arrow Rivet Tool Kit RL100K - The Home Depot

Provide an essential and ultimate tool to your construction or electrical application by choosing this Arrow Rivet Tool Kit.

www.homedepot.com

Example of heavy duty gun:

PRG-15, PS15-CS POP SET PROFESSIONAL, HAND BLIND RIVET TOOL - Hanson Rivet Online Store

Purchase PRG-15, PS15-CS POP SET PROFESSIONAL, HAND BLIND RIVET TOOL at Hanson Rivet Online Store.

erivet.com

The elite level riveter - not cheap but so sweet!:

PRG-26A, PRP-26A HAND POP RIVET TOOL - Hanson Rivet Online Store

Purchase PRG-26A, PRP-26A HAND POP RIVET TOOL at Hanson Rivet Online Store.

erivet.com

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'm thinking mine is a Stanley, I know it's that shade of yellow.

Does it have to be off Amazon ?

Just wanted to add this picture since I broke mine out yesterday.