Review on Astro 1426 Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter - 1/4-Inch Tool for Enhanced Performance in SEO by Joseph Scalea

I've used it on several projects even when other tools didn't work. I found this riveter to be professional and definitely way better than the nameless ones you can find at discount tool stores. I'm a former aircraft mechanic, so riveting is an art I'm well versed in. I know a good riveter when I see them, and I know who the fuck is when I see them. This former. I don't think the reviews justify this product. I believe that reviews claiming that this tool loses grip or just doesn't grip the rivet well are written by inexperienced people who may not know how to set up this tool to get the correct grip for the particular rivet being used guarantee. Because it is a professional tool, it is fully adjustable. Depending on the knowledge of the user, this is a blessing or a curse. A correctly adjusted rivet gun always has a good grip. An incorrectly adjusted rivet gun does not hold well. It's about being able to adjust how the tool grips the rivet shank. What I like about this riveter is its strong grip, great leverage and ergonomic design. This is important for every riveter. It is very convenient to use. Both aluminum and steel rivets (even 1/4 steel rivets) can be easily handled with this riveting tool. I have found that this tool (when properly adjusted) has a flat grip on the rivet core, resulting in complete cracking of the rivet core. (I used this riveter even after another riveter did a poor job. This riveter was able to break off what was left of the core after the other riveter left the excess core.) The shape and lever make it easy to Apply pressure to the rivet during installation.