Rivet tools--what's out there today?

[DonRotolo]

As royster44 mentioned, use the manual riveter at competitions, meaning you can ditch the compressor completely.

We have a Harbor Freight pneumatic riveter, but we have hardly used it so I cannot vouch for its durability. It pulls 1/4" aluminum rivets effortlessly.

In addition to the smaller hand riveters, we also have a " big daddy" hand riveter. In my estimation one could have assembled the George Washington bridge with it, as it appears to be built to last forever. Not inexpensive though.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by DonRotolo

In addition to the smaller hand riveters, we also have a " big daddy" hand riveter. In my estimation one could have assembled the George Washibton bridge with it, as it appears to be built to ast forever. Not inexpensive though.

1618 had that riveter as well. About $100 as I remember, but probably the coolest item in their arsenal. If the IFI kitbot had persisted, we'd have bought one by now for 2815. But with the C-Base, we just haven't had the need for the 1/4" rivets that give it the reputation it has.

Pending the green light from the financiers, I think we'll be acquiring this Harbor Freight one for next season. At $40, it only costs us two hand riveters (and we'll blow through those anyway).