Whoever invents a riveter that drills the 1/8" hole and pulls the rivet through in one motion will be my hero. I do hundreds of rivets a day (I make downspout Y connectors).
I read the entire Ryan’s ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan’s Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan’s Shed Plans.
Love this Milwaukee rivet gun... We used it on the new stadium for MNUFC (Minnesota United football club) Thousands of rivets on that project because the architect wanted that look and this automatic rivet gun held up great and saved some forearms for sure... Great video
Thanks to this video I bought one for my DIY standing seam roof, GAME CHANGER! Over 300 rivets, with my old manual one I would have either had carpal tunnel syndrome or one Popeye arm. Your metal roof instruction videos helped me immensely to complete the install. Also thanks to your tool demo recommendation videos I also bought the Milwaukee M12 screw gun and the M18 shears (decided on the double cut) I already had an array of M18 tools so it was an easy sell. I saved so much money installing the roof myself the tools paid for themselves immediately (that’s my story to the wife, but it’s actually true!) Couldn’t have done it without your videos
I'm a makits guy, but my company has recently relocated me to the commercial carpentry crew (which I'm really annoying). The guy working next to me had this tool, and I loved it so much I've largely switched to m12 now.
RR Buildings, We have had an air powered rivet gun since 1990, no cordless. We were building a pontoon boat with an enormous amount of 3/16 SS Rivets and even with 3 guys, after the first day we all chipped in and never looked back ! Best purchase ever. Great vid and thumbs up. Edit: If someone has the need to do more than 50 rivets a year, get a powered one, be it air or cordless.
are the rivets water tight ? Not just from the new tool but in general ? Ive used rivets on many things just not on a roof or ridge cap, just wondering.
@@warrenmichael918, In our case, it didn't matter because we were encasing foam with aluminum, so a little water wouldn't matter. I've never seen them myself, but wait...here they are !!! www.amazon.com/s?k=water+proof+rivets&hvadid=78546414518806&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_5rsyivx0wd_p
@@warrenmichael918 sure they can be water tight - they're often used on boat panels etc. I guess you have to check tolerances for the materials you're using to make sure you put in enough/spacing between etc.
Sometimes best to put the rivet in the gun, then in the hole - especially if the two bits of metal don't sit well together - can apply a bot of pressure before pulling the rivet
I found a used one at a flea market for $60 (without the battery). I took it apart, cleaned and lubed it, and it worked flawlessly. The metal parts are precision-machined, super durable, and made to last an eternity. I would not hesitate to buy one if you find it used. The only caveat might be to be mindful when using 3/32" rivets. The spent mandrels can sometimes get clogged up in the tube that feeds the collector.
I bought an air rivet gun from Harbor Freight for a job I had to do. It was $70, not $200, but I don't know how to not have it leak and shoot oil everywhere anytime I fill it and use it. It got the job done, but it was annoying to use. I'll have to add one of those Milwaukee rivet guns to my Milwaukee power tool collection.
I’m definitely calling my Milwaukee rep tomorrow and demo one! We build 400 aluminum screen doors a day. My guys would love it if I could eliminate the pneumatic hose. I didn’t know they had a cordless until I saw this, thanks!
Nice Milwaukee! Personally, I always put the rivet into the gun and then install it into the hole. Just seems easier to me... And I use an air / pneumatic gun, looks like the cordless one would be much less hassle!!! Thanks for the video Mr. Kyle!!!
There are also a lot of aircraft builders that would be very interested in this rivet gun. I have never seen this before now. Thank you for that.! There is also the air powered rivet guns, that have the hose running behind. I love the idea of cordless, and hose less, I'm going to look at this one now. Thank you very much, I have not seen this one before. Thank you.! although I find myself wandering what the consequences of a low battery might impart. Thanks for the update, looking forward.!
I do body work for a living and could honestly see how this would be very useful in my profession, especially with these newer vehicles. I do wish Milwaukee would come out with a 1/4 inch rivet compatible tool because there are a lot of bigger rivets on vehicles
Got one a few months ago, great tool. As pointed out in the video, the manual hand tool tends to damage the paint on the rivet in addition to this the manual tool can bounce when the rivet is snapped and not only damages the rivet but can also damage any painted surface you are trying to join. Positives? Does a great job on all rivets. Easy to use on larger rivets, does not damage the rivet or surface. Good balance and weight which helps push the rivet in. Captures the waste which I initially thought was a bit of a gimmick but in reality saves loads of time cleaning up. Negatives? Weight if you are doing loads of rivets. Can jam up if using small rivets using the tool vertically down. Doesn't do 1/4 inch. All in all what I thought wouldn't get that much use, gets used weekiy. Probably around 5 times the price of a decent branded manual rivet hand tool but even so, I think it is value for money. Helps if you already have the 12V battery and charger. Even the basic 12V battery seems to last a hell of long time. Best Milwaulkee tool other than the 18V metal cutting saw. No I don't work for milwaulkee. ..
I love this rivet gun. The only thing that sucks is I don’t have any M12 tools. I only have M18 so I would have to buy this with the battery and charger. It is SO WORTH IT THOUGH! 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing the details on the m12 rivet tool, Kyle we do a lot of commercial ceiling grid work I haven't pulled the trigger on the new rivet tool. But it is definitely tempting maybe I'll call corporate to demo a few. Thanks again have a great week.
We used to use the manual rivet gun in the shop, then got an air powered one when they came out. If I was still doing that type of work, I would definitely get this battery powered tool. A lot of times you have to hold the parts you're riveting while you install the rivet. This certainly makes it a lot easier since the manual tool is VERY difficult to use one-handed since the handles are so far apart. This will also make overhead work and working in tight spaces way easier.
Kyle check out some Cleco fasteners if you're not already aware of them. They're used a lot in the aviation industry but I find them real handy when aligning things up perfectly and then going through and setting rivets after everything is aligned. Personally I load the rivet in the gun and use the gun to push the rivet into the work. If the holes are tight and the various holes not lined up perfectly, the nose of the tool can then be used to push the rivet in. When doing it the other way around your fingers can sometimes push the mandrel out of the rivet body when you're trying to get the rivet in. I use a pneumatic gun if I have any more than 1-2 rivets to set. A battery operated one like this would be great too. Good review.
Also the Cleco Clamps can be very handy, especially when working alone and you need to position sheet metal temporarily in place before drilling any holes. They're very strong and super fast to use. This guy did a video on them here ua-cam.com/video/4PqTHVF4Mzs/v-deo.html
most trailers are either screws, screwless, or what appear to be rivets are called huck bolts... lol this tool is for blind rivets only, blind meaning you can install them in holes that you cannot access the other side. lol
I bought mine a few years ago. I know it would be completely awesome. Knowing a decent one was at least $45, and mine was 'elsewhere' I picked one up. I used it seriously 3 week ago in some 1/8 thick aluminum. It's pretty awesome. Unfortunately not all of the pins find there way into the collector cup. But, if overhead, it works. Point is it's still pretty awesome. Some rivets I had to two pulls on. No biggy, still love this tool!
Very cool, I have done sheet metal on my Chevy II race car. This would be a great asset to the toolbox. Especially at the track if something comes undone.
Hiya, nice tool... If you looked behind you at the trailer the end panel was fitted with pop rivets but most likely a compressed air driven gun... They have been around for years just a pain to be tethered to the air line so the cordless... Good video as always, thank you.
I used to make trailers. The very first one I made I used around a thousand rivets,all three sixteenths dia. as it was my first and at the time it was just for me I used a lazy tong type of rivet tool, by the end of the day my hands were covered in blisters despite wearing gloves. When I built the next one and those after I got an air/hydraulic rivet gun, that would pull quarter inch rivets with ease.
I'm giving you a thumbs-up for the tool as far as the video goes the consensus is in the comments that most people actually put the rivet mandrel into the nose of the rivet gun tip and then push the pop rivet into the hole that's my take on things, Greg
Great timing. I use a rivet gun fairly regularly and if it’s more that a few I’ll grab the old trusty air powered job, but this looks sooooo much better and was only wondering on the weekend if there was a battery operated version👍. Oh, and we’ve all stuck a drill through our hand at some point I’m sure - it’s something you only ever do once...
You had made a video a while back and you were wrapping the inside of your windows. You had a very small inside angle you are using and head to screw it on, you asked if anybody knew a better way. Seeing this video reminded me of that, I would use the reverse rivet to attach the trims on the inside of your window. All you see is the head of the rivet instead of a screw. Let me know if you've already tried it.
I bought this tool works very well wish they would have made one to take a 1/4 inch rivet .maybe they will make one soon m18 would be nice also . A real time saver .
Try the Marson Rivet Gun. It’s on amazon. Take the springs out. It’s amazing for when you don’t want to carry around the power tool. 2 pumps and you’re done.
If you do alot of sheet aluminum fabrication, than rivet tools are quite heavy use items. I keep two in my toolkit, a hand powered swivel head crimper, and a air powered one. The fact that I have inflamatory arthritis and a other related health problems. I almost always grab for the powered one if I can. But man that cordless one looks nice. Might get one and throw it in the car hauler for at the track repairs.
I'd definitely get one of these, it just has one fault..the rivet drops out of the jaws when the rivet tip is pointed down. For metal roofing and flashing I want the rivet in the gun while I hold the joint together and drill the hole. This is a major problem for me, which is a shame as otherwise it's a great tool.
Yes these are a great tool especially for in shop builds. Kinda hard to manage the weight over 4 pounds I believe and real estate it takes up in your bags or on your belt when doing metal roofing. Combine this with the multitude of other tools needed including the drill and ??? . Small points is insert mandrel into nose piece not into work piece as it’s easy to dislodge the mandrel from rivet making it hard to set and the correct drill bit for 1/8” rivet is a #30 bit or 9/64” Good demo though. Thanks
Pre-staging rivets is a common thing in custom sheet metal fabrication. It all comes down to the operator/worker. I've ran pneumatic rivet guns plenty of times, I will admit in this case they are WAY faster than the Milwaukee Rivet gun where I can pull several mandrels a minute (20+ on the smaller rivets) The only downside I see to both varieties of rivet guns is that the closer the canister is to being full of mandrels the less reliable the gun becomes, even jamming up in some cases.
Lots of places to use this for you, Kyle. Fascia corners, ridge cap flanges, fascia to soffit, rake trim, corner posts. But, of course, some of those are not "needed". Maybe even ise it instead of your high rib screws. But great tool, as you said, for those pros that would rather not have to earn those Popeye arms !
Those are POP Rivets, generically called blind rivets or break stem rivets. Many of us old timers know what a simple rivet is, either solid, split, or tubular. We also know what a ball peen hammer is for when you have rivets to set. It looks like there are times when you could use a Cleco clamp system prior to pop-riveting when you need to fit pieces before riveting them.
Kyle,would like to see a video comparison on 3/8 corded electric drills. Been thru 2 Dewalts this year alone,stripped the gears right out of them. Looking at corded Milwakee's right now.
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All I do for a living is standing seem roofs, decorative caps, metal bay windows, round top dormers, you name it, if it’s on a house and uses rivets I do it. And I do it all every day all day with a hand rivet gun😅 didn’t even think about seeing if there was a better way😂😅
Some people say to put the rivet in the tool first to be quicker. Is it though? I feel like it would be faster to fill all the holes with rivets by hand, then go and pop them all, rather than switch between getting a rivet in your hand and putting it into the gun and popping them.
Metabo makes an awesome 18v pop riveter (Metabo, not MetaboHPT) - so if you are using the Mafell KSS saws, you have a common battery with the pop-riviter.
The tiny boat nation has embraced the Milwaukee river tool. It’s so much easier, my wife even comes and helps work on my boat if she gets to do the riveting.
I find it easier to put the rivet in the tool before placing it in the hole. They won't fall out and get lost then. And this is another use for the magnetic chip brush I've told you to go get. All the mandrels can be found and picked up in seconds.
hey Milwaukee, making a battery riveter was probally a great idea in the boardroom setting. However, please note how the rivet hole has to start with another tool. 2 in one riveter coming soon?
Thank you, excellent video. Where. Do you use steel river versus aluminum ones and 1/4 inch versus 1/2 inch length ones ? I own an airstream trailer and just got this M12 rivet gun
I've put in hundreds of rivets converting campers into ice shacks and a tiny house. All by hand. Until recently I bought a cheap pneumatic riveter from harbor freight. Holy smokes what did i wait for?!
most high reclining air powered rivet guns cost $350.00 to $1,200.00. This sounds like a deal. Making galvanized liners for exterior boxes and many other things means I’m getting one.
The rivet gun seems to work well for flat stock and fascia steel. How well does it work for attaching 16GA (1/16") stainless steel perf to 12GA (.105") SACO formed channels? We make cabs for various heavy equipment and our air powered rivet gun is always breaking having to replace the air bladder nearly every time we make the cabs or have to use the gun.
Nice tool,but I would not want to haul it around in my tool pouch up on a ladder,old hand gun is much lighter and fits right in my pouch. Just my observation. Would be great in the shop for shop use.
Hm I own two "really expensive" cordless models. For the type of work I do the are worth their weight in gold. However this seems to be. Much more compact version needless to say more affordable, sadly I have not one Milwaukee tool.
The only complaint I have is. I wish Milwaukee would make versions of there tools in all the battery platforms.I know it does not need 18v for such a small amount of force, but when you have and use a lot of different tools is such a mess to have to carry all the different battery voltage and designs within the same tool brand. I wish they would just make all there tools so you pick a voltage you want to invest in and then all the tools would use the same batteries.
I wish I could bet twenty bucks no one watching this video in the first 5000 views doesn't know what a rivet is.... but the internet being what it is I have to remain anonymous.
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Whoever invents a riveter that drills the 1/8" hole and pulls the rivet through in one motion will be my hero. I do hundreds of rivets a day (I make downspout Y connectors).
That would be insane. One tool to to do the job would be awesome.
I read the entire Ryan’s ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan’s Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan’s Shed Plans.
Love this Milwaukee rivet gun... We used it on the new stadium for MNUFC (Minnesota United football club)
Thousands of rivets on that project because the architect wanted that look and this automatic rivet gun held up great and saved some forearms for sure...
Great video
Oh man a large commercial job with a hand rivet gun would be miserable
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I was a commercial skylight installer for about 5 years and I would definitely have love this thing
Thanks to this video I bought one for my DIY standing seam roof, GAME CHANGER! Over 300 rivets, with my old manual one I would have either had carpal tunnel syndrome or one Popeye arm. Your metal roof instruction videos helped me immensely to complete the install. Also thanks to your tool demo recommendation videos I also bought the Milwaukee M12 screw gun and the M18 shears (decided on the double cut) I already had an array of M18 tools so it was an easy sell. I saved so much money installing the roof myself the tools paid for themselves immediately (that’s my story to the wife, but it’s actually true!) Couldn’t have done it without your videos
I'm a makits guy, but my company has recently relocated me to the commercial carpentry crew (which I'm really annoying). The guy working next to me had this tool, and I loved it so much I've largely switched to m12 now.
The rivet gun is not a daily use tool... but when I need it.. I am glad I have a cordless battery powered one. Let me know if you have ever used one!
RR Buildings love my one rivet gun . My hand use to get really sore
RR Buildings, We have had an air powered rivet gun since 1990, no cordless. We were building a pontoon boat with an enormous amount of 3/16 SS Rivets and even with 3 guys, after the first day we all chipped in and never looked back ! Best purchase ever. Great vid and thumbs up.
Edit: If someone has the need to do more than 50 rivets a year, get a powered one, be it air or cordless.
are the rivets water tight ? Not just from the new tool but in general ? Ive used rivets on many things just not on a roof or ridge cap, just wondering.
@@warrenmichael918, In our case, it didn't matter because we were encasing foam with aluminum, so a little water wouldn't matter. I've never seen them myself, but wait...here they are !!!
www.amazon.com/s?k=water+proof+rivets&hvadid=78546414518806&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_5rsyivx0wd_p
@@warrenmichael918 sure they can be water tight - they're often used on boat panels etc. I guess you have to check tolerances for the materials you're using to make sure you put in enough/spacing between etc.
Sometimes best to put the rivet in the gun, then in the hole - especially if the two bits of metal don't sit well together - can apply a bot of pressure before pulling the rivet
I found a used one at a flea market for $60 (without the battery). I took it apart, cleaned and lubed it, and it worked flawlessly. The metal parts are precision-machined, super durable, and made to last an eternity. I would not hesitate to buy one if you find it used. The only caveat might be to be mindful when using 3/32" rivets. The spent mandrels can sometimes get clogged up in the tube that feeds the collector.
I bought an air rivet gun from Harbor Freight for a job I had to do. It was $70, not $200, but I don't know how to not have it leak and shoot oil everywhere anytime I fill it and use it. It got the job done, but it was annoying to use. I'll have to add one of those Milwaukee rivet guns to my Milwaukee power tool collection.
I’m definitely calling my Milwaukee rep tomorrow and demo one! We build 400 aluminum screen doors a day. My guys would love it if I could eliminate the pneumatic hose. I didn’t know they had a cordless until I saw this, thanks!
heck yeah
Got the quote, cheap compared to pneumatic and the rep will be here next week! Thanks for the tools Day!
Nice Milwaukee! Personally, I always put the rivet into the gun and then install it into the hole. Just seems easier to me... And I use an air / pneumatic gun, looks like the cordless one would be much less hassle!!! Thanks for the video Mr. Kyle!!!
Back in my aviation day's this would have been great
Love toolsday!
Thanks Tom
There are also a lot of aircraft builders that would be very interested in this rivet gun. I have never seen this before now. Thank you for that.! There is also the air powered rivet guns, that have the hose running behind. I love the idea of cordless, and hose less, I'm going to look at this one now. Thank you very much, I have not seen this one before. Thank you.! although I find myself wandering what the consequences of a low battery might impart. Thanks for the update, looking forward.!
Gotta get one. I don't use rivets often, but when I do I use hundreds at a time.
Time to get another red and black tool for my collection of other red and black tools. Nice.
I do body work for a living and could honestly see how this would be very useful in my profession, especially with these newer vehicles. I do wish Milwaukee would come out with a 1/4 inch rivet compatible tool because there are a lot of bigger rivets on vehicles
Matt....milwaukee makes a m18 version that accepts 1/4 inch rivet sizes and up now...hope this helps.
Got one a few months ago, great tool. As pointed out in the video, the manual hand tool tends to damage the paint on the rivet in addition to this the manual tool can bounce when the rivet is snapped and not only damages the rivet but can also damage any painted surface you are trying to join. Positives? Does a great job on all rivets. Easy to use on larger rivets, does not damage the rivet or surface. Good balance and weight which helps push the rivet in. Captures the waste which I initially thought was a bit of a gimmick but in reality saves loads of time cleaning up. Negatives? Weight if you are doing loads of rivets. Can jam up if using small rivets using the tool vertically down. Doesn't do 1/4 inch. All in all what I thought wouldn't get that much use, gets used weekiy. Probably around 5 times the price of a decent branded manual rivet hand tool but even so, I think it is value for money. Helps if you already have the 12V battery and charger. Even the basic 12V battery seems to last a hell of long time. Best Milwaulkee tool other than the 18V metal cutting saw. No I don't work for milwaulkee. ..
Tell Milwaukee you’re waiting for the version with a magazine to run the collated rivets! 😉
I love this rivet gun. The only thing that sucks is I don’t have any M12 tools. I only have M18 so I would have to buy this with the battery and charger. It is SO WORTH IT THOUGH! 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing the details on the m12 rivet tool, Kyle we do a lot of commercial ceiling grid work I haven't pulled the trigger on the new rivet tool. But it is definitely tempting maybe I'll call corporate to demo a few. Thanks again have a great week.
We used to use the manual rivet gun in the shop, then got an air powered one when they came out. If I was still doing that type of work, I would definitely get this battery powered tool. A lot of times you have to hold the parts you're riveting while you install the rivet. This certainly makes it a lot easier since the manual tool is VERY difficult to use one-handed since the handles are so far apart. This will also make overhead work and working in tight spaces way easier.
For sure could see daily use in a sheet metal fab shop, connecting your ducting, assembling conductor heads etc.
Recently purchased the Milwaukee Rivet Gun, absolutely love it, does the job perfectly 👍🏼
Kyle check out some Cleco fasteners if you're not already aware of them. They're used a lot in the aviation industry but I find them real handy when aligning things up perfectly and then going through and setting rivets after everything is aligned.
Personally I load the rivet in the gun and use the gun to push the rivet into the work. If the holes are tight and the various holes not lined up perfectly, the nose of the tool can then be used to push the rivet in. When doing it the other way around your fingers can sometimes push the mandrel out of the rivet body when you're trying to get the rivet in.
I use a pneumatic gun if I have any more than 1-2 rivets to set. A battery operated one like this would be great too. Good review.
Also, when working up high, make s keeping "one hand for safety and one for the work easier and safer!
Also the Cleco Clamps can be very handy, especially when working alone and you need to position sheet metal temporarily in place before drilling any holes. They're very strong and super fast to use. This guy did a video on them here ua-cam.com/video/4PqTHVF4Mzs/v-deo.html
love that u missed mentioning the riveted trailer right behind you, we gonna need to get that camera man some quicker fingers!
most trailers are either screws, screwless, or what appear to be rivets are called huck bolts... lol this tool is for blind rivets only, blind meaning you can install them in holes that you cannot access the other side. lol
I bought mine a few years ago. I know it would be completely awesome. Knowing a decent one was at least $45, and mine was 'elsewhere' I picked one up. I used it seriously 3 week ago in some 1/8 thick aluminum. It's pretty awesome. Unfortunately not all of the pins find there way into the collector cup. But, if overhead, it works. Point is it's still pretty awesome. Some rivets I had to two pulls on. No biggy, still love this tool!
I see that OXX box in the background, those are fantastic.
Very cool, I have done sheet metal on my Chevy II race car. This would be a great asset to the toolbox. Especially at the track if something comes undone.
Heck yeah. Very effortless
It looks easy to use. In the aircraft world we use a HUCK gun. Very similar but pretty bulky.
Hiya, nice tool... If you looked behind you at the trailer the end panel was fitted with pop rivets but most likely a compressed air driven gun... They have been around for years just a pain to be tethered to the air line so the cordless... Good video as always, thank you.
I used to make trailers. The very first one I made I used around a thousand rivets,all three sixteenths dia. as it was my first and at the time it was just for me I used a lazy tong type of rivet tool, by the end of the day my hands were covered in blisters despite wearing gloves. When I built the next one and those after I got an air/hydraulic rivet gun, that would pull quarter inch rivets with ease.
I'm giving you a thumbs-up for the tool as far as the video goes the consensus is in the comments that most people actually put the rivet mandrel into the nose of the rivet gun tip and then push the pop rivet into the hole that's my take on things, Greg
Great timing. I use a rivet gun fairly regularly and if it’s more that a few I’ll grab the old trusty air powered job, but this looks sooooo much better and was only wondering on the weekend if there was a battery operated version👍. Oh, and we’ve all stuck a drill through our hand at some point I’m sure - it’s something you only ever do once...
lol, you hope it's only once!
freewill1114 that I do - don’t jinx me! 😁
You had made a video a while back and you were wrapping the inside of your windows. You had a very small inside angle you are using and head to screw it on, you asked if anybody knew a better way. Seeing this video reminded me of that, I would use the reverse rivet to attach the trims on the inside of your window. All you see is the head of the rivet instead of a screw. Let me know if you've already tried it.
I bought this tool works very well wish they would have made one to take a 1/4 inch rivet .maybe they will make one soon m18 would be nice also . A real time saver .
Hi Use a number 30 drill bit for your 1/8 rivets, You will find they go in easier, and tighten just as good if not better.
I don't use a rivet gun very often but can see the Milwaukee to be a vast improvement on the manual guns.
Try the Marson Rivet Gun. It’s on amazon. Take the springs out. It’s amazing for when you don’t want to carry around the power tool. 2 pumps and you’re done.
If you do alot of sheet aluminum fabrication, than rivet tools are quite heavy use items. I keep two in my toolkit, a hand powered swivel head crimper, and a air powered one.
The fact that I have inflamatory arthritis and a other related health problems. I almost always grab for the powered one if I can. But man that cordless one looks nice. Might get one and throw it in the car hauler for at the track repairs.
I can see that being better, also have seen the air powered one
This looks like a game changer.
I've always put the rivet in the tool first before putting the rivet in the hole.
I'd definitely get one of these, it just has one fault..the rivet drops out of the jaws when the rivet tip is pointed down. For metal roofing and flashing I want the rivet in the gun while I hold the joint together and drill the hole. This is a major problem for me, which is a shame as otherwise it's a great tool.
Yes these are a great tool especially for in shop builds. Kinda hard to manage the weight over 4 pounds I believe and real estate it takes up in your bags or on your belt when doing metal roofing. Combine this with the multitude of other tools needed including the drill and ??? . Small points is insert mandrel into nose piece not into work piece as it’s easy to dislodge the mandrel from rivet making it hard to set and the correct drill bit for 1/8” rivet is a #30 bit or 9/64” Good demo though. Thanks
Pre-staging rivets is a common thing in custom sheet metal fabrication. It all comes down to the operator/worker. I've ran pneumatic rivet guns plenty of times, I will admit in this case they are WAY faster than the Milwaukee Rivet gun where I can pull several mandrels a minute (20+ on the smaller rivets) The only downside I see to both varieties of rivet guns is that the closer the canister is to being full of mandrels the less reliable the gun becomes, even jamming up in some cases.
Great service with these tool videos. Thank you for posting. Liked also the definition of the rivet.
Lots of places to use this for you, Kyle. Fascia corners, ridge cap flanges, fascia to soffit, rake trim, corner posts. But, of course, some of those are not "needed". Maybe even ise it instead of your high rib screws.
But great tool, as you said, for those pros that would rather not have to earn those Popeye arms !
Yes !!!
@@RRBuildings Swinging a hammer as you do will assure you permanent "pop eye" arms by age 40, if not sooner!
Just like the old adage "work smarter, not harder." Sláinte
Great tool, but like you said if you do 6 rivets a year bit of an overkill. Minor detail the #30 drill bit is the clearance hole size for 1/8" rivets.
Thanks
Those are POP Rivets, generically called blind rivets or break stem rivets.
Many of us old timers know what a simple rivet is, either solid, split, or tubular. We also know what a ball peen hammer is for when you have rivets to set.
It looks like there are times when you could use a Cleco clamp system prior to pop-riveting when you need to fit pieces before riveting them.
Kyle,would like to see a video comparison on 3/8 corded electric drills. Been thru 2 Dewalts this year alone,stripped the gears right out of them. Looking at corded Milwakee's right now.
Sorry man I never use corded drills so that would be tough I don’t have an opinion
I carry this a several other m12 power tools in my 5th wheel.
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Its sucks that all of the innovations that have come around didn't happen 20 yrs ago! Sure would've saved a lot of wear and tear on my body!
just be glad you're not building a medieval castle in 1100 AD
All I do for a living is standing seem roofs, decorative caps, metal bay windows, round top dormers, you name it, if it’s on a house and uses rivets I do it. And I do it all every day all day with a hand rivet gun😅 didn’t even think about seeing if there was a better way😂😅
Kyle Papa Kirk nice video my friend I will definitely look into it I much prefer Ryobi sorry so if they have one I will probably get one thank you
Some people say to put the rivet in the tool first to be quicker. Is it though? I feel like it would be faster to fill all the holes with rivets by hand, then go and pop them all, rather than switch between getting a rivet in your hand and putting it into the gun and popping them.
Metabo makes an awesome 18v pop riveter (Metabo, not MetaboHPT) - so if you are using the Mafell KSS saws, you have a common battery with the pop-riviter.
Man, , awesome but I'm waiting for one that pulls 1/4" rivets?
The tiny boat nation has embraced the Milwaukee river tool. It’s so much easier, my wife even comes and helps work on my boat if she gets to do the riveting.
I ordered one
I find it easier to put the rivet in the tool before placing it in the hole. They won't fall out and get lost then.
And this is another use for the magnetic chip brush I've told you to go get. All the mandrels can be found and picked up in seconds.
+1 I tend to push the nail out the back if I shove the rivet into the hole.
Unless they're aluminum!
3/16" stainless rivets. 😤! Hand killers. This tool would be awesome for them.
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hey Milwaukee, making a battery riveter was probally a great idea in the boardroom setting. However, please note how the rivet hole has to start with another tool. 2 in one riveter coming soon?
Great tool, great review Kyle 👍👏👏👏
Try putting the rivet in the tool first! It should really speed up your process.
Your manual rivet tool is like the thigh master for your forearm
Thank you, excellent video. Where. Do you use steel river versus aluminum ones and 1/4 inch versus 1/2 inch length ones ? I own an airstream trailer and just got this M12 rivet gun
Really nice, a bit pricey for just the tool though.. but i agree if you do it everyday you can't knock it.
These rivet guns have jumped drastically in price.
Hi , Kyle great job on all your buildings. On the 30x40building in 2018 what was the total cost with concrete ? Thanks
Bummer it wont pull 1/4" rivets or Monobolts. Still might add to my service truck for trailer roofing
Can u make a video Abt magnetic drill bits
After just finishing a rebuild on an aluminum boat I really wish I would have had that one
I've put in hundreds of rivets converting campers into ice shacks and a tiny house. All by hand. Until recently I bought a cheap pneumatic riveter from harbor freight. Holy smokes what did i wait for?!
Right ? They work great from Harbor Freight !!
Get a trailer from durabull trailers!! Will not be disappointed
That’s an awesome tool , I bet the older generation see this tool and cry haha
most high reclining air powered rivet guns cost $350.00 to $1,200.00. This sounds like a deal. Making galvanized liners for exterior boxes and many other things means I’m getting one.
You’ll love it
Are there any good applications you could use rivets for?
Awesome! Very informative and great knowledge shared, thanks!! 👍🏼
The rivet gun seems to work well for flat stock and fascia steel. How well does it work for attaching 16GA (1/16") stainless steel perf to 12GA (.105") SACO formed channels? We make cabs for various heavy equipment and our air powered rivet gun is always breaking having to replace the air bladder nearly every time we make the cabs or have to use the gun.
I forgot to mention, we use 3/16" stainless rivets.
Nice tool,but I would not want to haul it around in my tool pouch up on a ladder,old hand gun is much lighter and fits right in my pouch. Just my observation. Would be great in the shop for shop use.
Hm I own two "really expensive" cordless models. For the type of work I do the are worth their weight in gold. However this seems to be. Much more compact version needless to say more affordable, sadly I have not one Milwaukee tool.
never too late to start a collection of a new brand of tools !!!
nice to have not a must obviously depends on the job scale, size of the revits.
Bought one. Use it for cherry max rivets on aircraft.
Will it pull them? I was thinking about using it for the same thing.
Milwaukee must have a literal army of engineers. It seems they release a new tool every day.
I agree it’s mind blowing
The only complaint I have is. I wish Milwaukee would make versions of there tools in all the battery platforms.I know it does not need 18v for such a small amount of force, but when you have and use a lot of different tools is such a mess to have to carry all the different battery voltage and designs within the same tool brand. I wish they would just make all there tools so you pick a voltage you want to invest in and then all the tools would use the same batteries.
I need to stock up on more Milwaukee tools lol.
I had no idea these were even for sale.
go get one man.. they are awesome
Good video. Somebody should point out that this is a pop rivet tool. Not for structural work. There are real rivets in metal work.
Can you use this with nutserts?
What about a serious, long lever rivet tool?
I’ll have to look that up?? Not sure what that is or not familiar with that name
Yep they are used a lot, also lazy tong style...
I'd like to know where these are available. I tried Milwaukee tools and Amazon . No info. at either one . Can someone help ?
Did you see the product link in my description?
Home depot has it for 200 bare tool
i would have thought you would have used professional quality rivets. the type that are used on your trailer !
these aren't quality??
Not supposed to take the rubber out. 👍. Still good video!
I wish I could bet twenty bucks no one watching this video in the first 5000 views doesn't know what a rivet is.... but the internet being what it is I have to remain anonymous.
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Come on Kyle, who puts black rivets on a white sheet!!!
Contrast!! For the video
@@RRBuildings You should have gone with the MJ answer....It really dosen't matter to me baby if its black or white.
He says no one does this in real life lol I use the m12 river gun everyday at my job for 1/8 rivets . I build catering trucks .
Can I use this on leather
Would think so
You do'nt buy them all?