Correct tool for semi-tubular rivets?

[Clayton47]

I am needing to install some semi tubular 1/4" rivets on a roll up door. The manufacturer parts list shows a tool (http://todco.com/pdfs/fasteners_0811.pdf - middle column on the pdf at the bottom part number #69309) for using an air hammer to install the rivets.

I coincidentally have started to work with sheet metal for numerous reasons from bikes to cars, and I do other random fabrication. With that said I want to buy a tool that will be best for installing rivets when the application is appropriate.

I have read that using an actual rivet gun is better for working with rivets vs using an air hammer.

Any help would be great.

Thanks, Clayton

 

[Kevin54]

You can buy the tools already made up for the tubular rivets. But they take a special seat and a special punch to roll the end over. You can buy a hand held squeezer to put the punch and die in to roll them, or you can use a punch and die in a block and use a "C" clamp to squeeze them down.

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