Tubular rivet setter

[sfcdan]

I've been wanting to purchase a tubular rivet setter, but I don't know which one to get. Weaver has some really nice one, and simple ones that are less expensive. My question is, does any one out there recommend a specific type? I've been setting tubular rivets with a simple setter and a mallet, but I want something quicker and more efficient. Any pictures of the setter you have would also help a lot. Thank, Daniel.

[rickybobby]

I've been wanting to purchase a tubular rivet setter, but I don't know which one to get. Weaver has some really nice one, and simple ones that are less expensive. My question is, does any one out there recommend a specific type? I've been setting tubular rivets with a simple setter and a mallet, but I want something quicker and more efficient. Any pictures of the setter you have would also help a lot. Thank, Daniel.

Daniel,

I found a "Rex" rivet setter on ebay for $18.00 inc. shipping. I like them better then the one that Tandys Sell for $60.00

Rick Jorgenson

[UKRay]

This is a really good question. I also have the Tandy rivet setter and find it slow and vaguely irritating to use. I'd like to find a machine setter for these rivets - or anything that would speed up the process and do a better job. A fraction of an inch out and the rivet is marked... not good on a high dollar job.

Ray

[Janice]

I would LOVE more info on this topic.

I know how to do rapid rivets, and copper rivets with burrs, but need to learn about tubular, as well as the splash kind.

I have all of the above, and probably the right machines to set them, but have never been shown how, or which hardware goes with what machine. Pics would be fantastic!

[sfcdan]

Ricky thanks for the info. the rex riveter is one of the machines I've looking . I'm also interested in the bigger rivet machines that are foot operated, any one else have info on this machines? daniel