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It installs rivets. Usually these are pop rivets. The standard rivet tools are air hammers.

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What is a rivet gun?

a rivet gun is a gun


What is riveting gun?

a rivet gun is a gun


Why is a rivet gun called a rivet gun?

Because it is designed to drive rivets into metal.


What a rivet gun is used for?

A rivet gun is used to punch steel bolts into steel beams.


How do you use a pop rivet gun?

to use a pop rivet gun you have to get two pieces of metel and drill 2 holes into the metal


How do you install a semi- tubular rivet?

To install a semi-tubular rivet, you will need a rivet gun, a backing plate, and the rivet itself. Place the rivet through the pre-drilled holes in your workpieces, align the backing plate on the opposite side, and then use the rivet gun to compress the rivet until it creates a secure connection. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the specific rivet and tool you are using.


When a pop rivet is set which part of it is discarded?

The stem of the rivet is discarded. It is pulled in to the rivet gun and breaks off at a cetain point.


How does pop rivet gun work?

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Do you need a rivet gun to secure pop rivets?

Yes. It would be very difficult to pull the shank through the flange without a rivet gun.


What is the name for a hammering tool used to shorten and thicken rivets?

upset -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upsetting the rivet is to compress the rivet during the installation process. That can be done with a rivet gun to "hammer" the rivet against a bucking bar, or to use a rivet squeezer to compress the rivet.


Where can one buy a rivet gun?

There are a number of retailers from whom a rivet gun can be purchased. These include Home Depot and Amazon. Another retailer to stock these is Lowe's.


How do you replace a rivet?

Depends on the type of rivet but most can be removed by drilling off the head with a larger size drill bit then pushing the rivet the rest of the way out. You will then need a rivet gun and appropiate size rivet to replace it.