Efficient Aluminum Blind Rivet, 0.125 Length: Premium Quality Fastening Solution Review

These rivets are NOT comparable to mass market rivets. I bought these thinking I would use them on my bike's exhaust after repackaging the mufflers. Just like I do with Stanley rivets. Do not go. Pins run with minimal stretch and provide a loose fit. Pin heads should be slightly larger. I checked them against the brand name with a micrometer and they are 10% narrower making it harder to stretch. I will no longer use them.

Closed end blind rivets are hard to find at local retailers and are essential for aluminum boat repairs. I went with a steel pin, but I recommend an aluminum pin if you don't have a heavy-duty (two-handed) rivet gun. The company's website contains complete information on the dimensions and suggested lengths of the restraint systems. I was also able to save two days looking for closed end blind rivets by simply ordering from Revain. I have never found a local one.

I had about 9 out of 10 mandrels break where the rivet gun grabbed them about an inch above the top of the rivet. I ended up pulling the mandrels out of all of them before using them and notching them in the right place with a wire stripper. After that, 9 out of 10 broke in the right place and with the right effort. I've used many other rivets before and after and they all break in the right place so I don't think it's my riveting tool to blame. I used the .751-.875 3/16" size.