Astro 1423 13-Inch Heavy Duty Hand Riveter

Good, get the job done as expected!

I have read many others experiencing failures from their rivet guns because they are only good for aluminium rivets.. this is the main reason why i went with this model for its reliability and ease of use. The maker has decades of experience in this field.I am building 2x 3m x 1.58m x 2.08m sheds and requires the use of over 400x 316 Marine Grade Stainless Rivets.This tools consistently delivers excellent results.Sure enough sometimes it can get stuck.But thanks to the fully serviceable modular design, you can quickly dissemble the mandrel assembly down to the 3 claws that locks on to provide the firm grip on the rivet. This way you can clear any blockage and get the unit up and running in no time. You can easily adjust the engagement point as well. Every aspect of the operation is fully adjustable.I can't get closed version if 316 stainless rivet from my supplier, but i use Silkaflex polyurethane sealant to seal off each stainless rivet. Both the rivet hole and the rivet top has been sealed to prevent leakage under severe weather conditions. Occasionally this sealant can cause issues to the grip, but you can easily clean the system and restore its normal operation.This is one of the best tools investments i have made recently.Highly recommended unit.

I was doing some gutter down pipe riveting with a normal 250 mm size hand riveter with 4.8 mm diameter aluminium rivets and it was a real challenge with just one had. Ordered the Astro riveter to complete the job and the contrast was amazing. It handled the 4.8 mm diameter rivets perfectly. Really a great tool for larger jobs. The bottle for catching the rivet pins after riveting is very useful.

Recomiendo esta herramienta es muy práctica cómoda y con gran fuerza. Me encantó

Interesting riveter that works better than my handheld one, however can be limiting in tight spaces. The hand riveter can also be limiting in tight spaces so depending on where you need the rivet to go, you may need both which is why I ordered this one. This one is much more heavy duty then my handheld riveter, and seems like you can hold the rivet better in place to ensure the rivet is pulling in a straight and linear fashion. Really like the bottle to catch the pins, saves a lot of hassle from cleaning them up after a job. Nice little wrench so you can tighten the heads down properly during changes.