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Title: Rivet Gun Advice Please
Post by: Quarrycars on 28, May, 2016, 03:34:46 PM
As I am getting too old and lazy even for lazy tongs I'm thinking of getting an air powered rivet gun, problem is how much to spend, prices seem  to range from 30 to 300 quid.  It won't be in continuous use - once every new build probably. 
There are also models with the pneumatic cylinder inline or at 90 deg - is one better than the other?
Any advice?
Title: Re: Rivet Gun Advice Please
Post by: nojjer on 28, May, 2016, 11:00:55 PM
I've got a similar air gun to the clarke cat73 and it works a treat and not to expensive
Title: Re: Rivet Gun Advice Please
Post by: Iancider on 31, May, 2016, 09:48:38 PM
I am going to suggest a cheaper item is best due to your lower utilisation.  What is important is that the pins releases from the collet easily or you will spend more time clearing it than using it.

Ian
Title: Re: Rivet Gun Advice Please
Post by: Quarrycars on 05, June, 2016, 07:10:27 AM
Thanks for the feedback guys, now I have to decide what the next build will be - maybe a Sonic 7?