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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 05:46 AM
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Need a rivet gun recommendation
I'm going to be installing some gutters on my barn. Thereafter I will use it for various purposes including automotive, around the farm, around the house etc. Prefer handheld manual operated.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 06:26 AM
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Just be sure to buy one with multi diameter tips for the flexibility.

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The Big Red kit is a good entry level kit.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...ivetset737.php



 
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The Marson HP-2 is a very good midrange hand rivet setter. Heavy duty construction vs. the stamped steel cheap stuff from the home center.
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McMaster actually sells the Marson kit for considerably cheaper than Amazon - they just won't tell you who the maker is:
https://www.mcmaster.com/rivet-insta...nd-rivet-kits/


 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 11:00 PM
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I'm seeing different flavors of the Marson HP2. $80 to $30
 
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Save your hands and forearms and buy a pneumatic river gun if you are going to be doing more than 20 rivets.
 
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Originally Posted by kevin.ford-trucks
I'm seeing different flavors of the Marson HP2. $80 to $30
Maybe kit vs. setter only?

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Save your hands and forearms and buy a pneumatic river gun if you are going to be doing more than 20 rivets.
Since he mention working on his gutters, I vote for cordless over pneumatic. Fighting air hoses is a PITA on a ladder.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...0-20/304400907
 
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Great point!
 
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All excellent points. I'll look for a $20 hand operated to start. If I ever need to run 10s at a time I'll consider air or battery.
 
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Marson 39000 HP-2 Professional Hand Riveter
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Rivet Gun Kit with 100 Pcs Rivets, 360° Swivel Head Hand Riveter Set for Metal with 4 Tool-Free Interchangeable Headshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCK1W6W/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_EMNW7RPNT578MA54Y6J8?_encod ing=UTF8&psc=1
 
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Went with this. We'll see.

AIUITIO Rivet Gun with 200Pcs Rivets, Manual Rivet Gun Kit with 4 Tool-Free Interchangeable Rivet Heads, Sturdy Blow Molded Case,Manual Hand Riveter for Plastic, Metal, Leather
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We'll see. Reviews are good.
 
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Short handles, but well built
 
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