I've got a **** load of 4mm alluminium pop rivets to attach to some Ali pressings that I'm fitting to a load of screens that I'm fitting , hands aching already @ the thought of squeezing together to pop the rivets .. Been looking at an attachment that fits into a cordless drill & you just pull the trigger & it works the rivet , reverse to spit the rivet out , seem to vary in price £55 - £100 , anyone using one , any good ? A dedicated battery riveter are silly money but might have to bite the bullet , anyone got one that they rate ? Thanks
What about an air powered riveter and small compressor? Prob get a setup for about £150 if you shop around and you'll have a better long term investment...
Only have knowledge of hand riveters so was intrigued by your posts and googled them - doesn't seem to be an autofeed versions?
You can get auto air riveters, rivets come in rolls & stuck to a tape. Not normally a diy toy, but a workshop tool.
What about lazy tong riveter, quicker than a hand riveter. But,with a air riveter you can get rivets in at a good rate.
One thing I have noticed with SF riveter,it doesn't look possible to replace the jaws, whereas a Faithful lazy tong & some other makes have replacement jaws available. http://www.screwfix.com/p/lazy-tongue-riveter/10461
Currently just use the conventional hand riveter Have used the lazy tongs before but they have a habit of slipping off & then scratch / damage the material that I'm fitting so keep away from them now . Needed for this area , pressing is 4m long with & has 12 rivets per panel so plenty to do !
No wonder your hand hurts using that, at best they are rubbish. Use the type Kaib suggested, you will find it a lot easier.
12 rivets per panel, as Chips said hire/buy a compressor & a riveter, even with lazy tongs you will struggle if you have a large number of panels to do.
Thanks for the very kind offer chippie that's appreciated , think I'll buy myself one always handy to have in the garage had one years ago time for another thank you