Need rivet gun recommendations

[coloradotrout]

Looking for all-around non powered rivet gun. I'm going to install gutters on my barn. Then who knows what all uses I may have. Automotive, around the house, etc.

 

[Rustyiron]

They are a very simple tool and for your described use anything should be fine that HD or Lowes has.

 

[stsid1]

Marson HP-2 is a real good one. After 30 years of use at the dealership, the pulling jaws on mine finally broke. Just have to order a new set.

 

[Rustyiron]

I have a Marston also, good tool

 

[coloradotrout]

And now after searching, I might consider air powered. Some suggest harbor freight is even ok

 

[Rustyiron]

As cheap as they are....
For my use it's not worth fooling with an air hose and I can see it just not fitting the riveting position in many situations.

 

[jthibodeau89]

For 1/8" aluminum i find hand powered is fine unless there are grip strength issues with user. I recomend one of the swivel head types. I use pneumatic on the 3/16 and up stainless that i use on trailer and tool box hasps and latches. The SS are a bit harder to set.

If running gutters, i suggest a punch for the holes instead of a drill.

 

[davedj1]

While the HF air powered rivet gun works fine although the hose is always in the way, I went with the Milwaukee M12 rivet gun, the thing is amazing! I can't tell you how many rivets it will do on a charge but it's a lot. I know it's a bit of money but if you are going to any larger rivets or a lot of smaller ones then I highly recommend it.

 

[coloradotrout]

Leaning towards a quality hand one. 3/16 seems to be max, but that surely is plenty

 

[bigtiller]

For installing gutters, why not use self drilling/tapping screws?