![]() However, the mandral gets ejected in the rear mandrel container in the back of the M12.Īs far as weight, there's not much difference, just having to deal with the air hose with the pneumatic riveter is somewhat troublesome. The mandrel seems to get stuck in the barrel of the pneumatic riveter. ![]() Then, the new M12 rivet gun from Milwaukee. Here, we're going to try out both rivet guns on a piece of scrap aluminum.įirst, the pneumatic rivet gun from Harbor Freight. This rivet tool is available on amazon for around $300. It can handle a range of Rivet sizes: 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16", and works with Aluminum, Steel, and Stainless Steel. With 2,000 pounds of pulling force, It’s a great replacement to pneumatic products. This Rivet Tool is cordless and can pull up to 250 3/16" stainless steel rivets or 450 1/8" steel rivets on one charge of it’s battery, reducing muscle strain from the conventional hand tool. On the opposite spectrum, there is the M12 Rivet Tool Kit, made by Milwaukee Tools. It has a maximum air pressure capability of 90 PSI, and requires regular use of hydraulic oil. It took two pulls to cut the stem off the rivet both times, so I think it needs oil per the directions. I installed the 1/8' nosepiece and test pulled a couple of 1/8' rivets (just in the gun, not installed in a hole). This riveter handles Rivet sizes: 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16". I got the 3/16' Harbor Freight pop riveter. We really won't know about the quality or durability of this riveter until we use it for a while. Here's an affordable pneumatic pop rivet gun from Harbor Freight that sells for about $40. (located in base) Important Information Harbor Freight’s CHIEF products are not endorsed by or affiliated with Chief Automotive Technologies, Vehicle Services Group, LLC, or their affiliates. ![]() ![]() One with 10,000 rivets, and the other with 2,500 rivets. Interchangeable nosepieces for rivets: 1/4 in, 3/16 in, 5/32 in, 1/8 in. That's a lot of rivets, especially if you're popping them by hand. There are over 12,500 Pop Rivets in the RV-12iS. ![]()
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