Rivet tool recommendation?

[BlowMeAway]

Good morning team,

Can anyone make a recommendation for a hardy rivet tool and fasteners. I have some mast and boom hardware to attach, ie. pad eye for whisker pole, cam cleat, cheek block, etc. Mostly small stuff attached to aluminum. Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[MikeO53]

I have bought 3 different Arrow brand rivet tools and found them to not have enough leverage for larger size stainless and aluminum rivets. I finally went to Harbor Freight and bought their heavy duty rivet tool - half the price of others and substantially better. I am a big fan of paying for high quality tools but this has been an exceptional purchase that worked better than expected

 

[BlowMeAway]

Thanks for the response @MikeO53,

Is this the 2 hander that you’re suggesting:

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

 

[MikeO53]

Yep, that is the exact one!

 

[BlowMeAway]

That one has some good reviews too. Ok, off to Harbor Freight. I appreciate the quick response Mike.

 

[Ron20324]

"somewhere" in this mess I have a good unit, with 4 sizes of dies. I'm fortunate I get to take 4 pills a day, and that keeps me in a good supply of empty pill bottles. It is great to put on the diameter and length of the rivets with a magic marker, and if aluminim or SS or steel..

 

[BlowMeAway]

"somewhere" in this mess I have a good unit, with 4 sizes of dies. I'm fortunate I get to take 4 pills a day, and that keeps me in a good supply of empty pill bottles. It is great to put on the diameter and length of the rivets with a magic marker, and if aluminim or SS or steel..

Great idea!!! My dog takes more pills then me and it’s coming up on refill time for him.

 

[BlowMeAway]

Yep, that is the exact one!

One and done! Thanks again Mike. I got the last one on the shelf...today. It feels very robust. Off to the boatyard tomorrow.

 

[rgranger]

I have the arrow one you showed. I often have to pull on it a lot and then end up breaking the pin by hand with a pliers.