What rivet guns or rivers do you all use?

[Ctschurman]

I am getting started soon on the strapping part of my armor. What rivets or guns do I use to install these? What hardware store is best?

 

 

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[BikerScout007]

I use an older version of this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Arrow-Fastener-Economy-Rivet-Tool-RT100M/304679378

1/8 rivets are the size you need.

[Shortstack]

12 hours ago, BikerScout007 said:

I use an older version of this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Arrow-Fastener-Economy-Rivet-Tool-RT100M/304679378

1/8 rivets are the size you need.

I use the same... they are cheap cost, do the trick, and somehow I have 2 laying around. Luckily you can get like a little kit with them too with a bunch of free rivets

[Dart]

I use one similar to what Mickey linked, but mine does 4 different sizes, which can come in handy.

That said, there's different types (aluminum, Stainless Steel)... we're not putting a huge amount of weight on these rivets so aluminum is fine. Plus, if you mess up and need to drill out the rivet, aluminum is softer.

[StudioCreations]

A while ago, my local HomeDepot stopped carrying the backing-washers for the 1/8th rivets so I started buying my rivet supplies from Lowes Hardware. The backing washer keeps the rivet from flairing through the plastic.


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