zumwaltd Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 I am in the process of riveting on the sail track and have broken two hand riveting tools. The jaws break inside the tool head. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive riveting tool that worked for them? The stainless steel rivets seem to push the design specs of the tools I have purchased. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 https://www.menards.com/main/tools/hand-tools/staplers-staples-rivet-tools/tool-shop-long-handle-rivet-tool/80570/p-1444421792480-c-9164.htm A long handled rivet tool similar to this worked for me when installing stainless steel rivets in the sail track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumwaltd Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Thanks, I will head to Menards tomorrow. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 I know you're looking at rivers, but I screwed my track on with short ss self tappers into drilled holes. Worked well, fwiw. *rivets* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmm1950 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I finally bought a pneumatic rivet gun for $60 and it worked like a dream. The whole main mast in 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docpal Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I agree with Pmm1950. I bought a simple Harbor Freight rivet gun like this one- https://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-inch-air-hydraulic-riveter-93458.html . But then I filed down the nose piece so it fit exactly inside the groove on the SS mast track. Each rivet got a dab of Sikaflex and then was drawn up nice and tight with only a small compressor needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmackg Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 3/14/2020 at 5:42 PM, Reacher said: https://www.menards.com/main/tools/hand-tools/staplers-staples-rivet-tools/tool-shop-long-handle-rivet-tool/80570/p-1444421792480-c-9164.htm A long handled rivet tool similar to this worked for me when installing stainless steel rivets in the sail track. I have one of those, and have used the hell out of it. the teeth inside eventually crap out, but that takes a lot of riveting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnjost Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I purchased one at harbor freight that had two long handles and a nozzle, plus a bottle that catches the Waste portion. It was the only way I could install the stainless rivets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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