riveter

[PabloPicasso]

I have a silverline lazytongs riveter like this
It is useless, the jaws won't grip the rivet

Anyone know of an easy fix, or should I bin them and get a better riveter. I'm open to advice and tool recomendations

 

[Cliveshep]

Change the nozzle - the usual reason is the jaws are prevented from moving forwards to grip the rivet shank by the end of the nozzle. If you don't have spare nozzles unscrew yours a turn or so and see if that solves the problem. Does on mine. It is a damn good riveter and only a fool would discard it so keep it and sort it out.

 

[PabloPicasso]

Ok, I've tried all sorts of adjustments, but I'll try again with a looser setting

 

[ithet]

I went for a cheap long handled type. It smashes my knuckles together as the rivets snap - gloves only help a little. So maybe stick with the lazy-tongs.

 

[Clancy Moped]

Change the nozzle as above, pump it till it tightens up, then put it in the said hole and bang .

 

[Spyro]

Do you have the correct size nozzle for the size of rivet?

 

[neil_s]

I have one of those. I second Cliveshep's suggestion to unscrew the nozzle a turn or two if it won't grip the rivet shank.

 

[[159032]]

I bought some cheap Chinese, long handled ones. £12.
I expected them to last as long as the job it hand. 6 years later they are still going strong.

I've never had my knuckles crushed

 

[Norman_E]

I have both the lazy tong type and a big long handled one. The latter has handles that don't come close enough for my hands to hit each other and I much prefer it, except for the very largest rivets where the extra force exerted by the lazy tongs action is helpful, however lazy tongs are very hard to use whilst up the mast in a bosuns chair, for that the long handle type are reign supreme.

 

[VicS]

I have a silverline lazytongs riveter like this View attachment 92086
It is useless, the jaws won't grip the rivet

Anyone know of an easy fix, or should I bin them and get a better riveter. I'm open to advice and tool recomendations

Its only a cheapie ... OK for aluminium and small Monel rivets. No good for lager sizes of Monel

Inspect the chuck jaws for wear

 

[ridgy]

In case the OP didn't realise the black studs on the handle are the different size nozzles and also you may have to pump the handle several times to get the grip...

 

[PCUK]

Use the right size nozzle for the rivet being used and it will work.

 

[vyv_cox]

I have had a lazy tongs type since about 1974 when I worked for a company that used them professionally, so it seems like a good one. I only have one nozzle, big enough for larger sizes, 6 mm I think, but works well with 3 mm ones. Very tricky to use without both feet on the ground.
I also have a lever type Swiss made, should be good. It will only grip the rivets with the nozzle carried screwed out a little. I was unscrewing the nozzle to achieve the same thing and stripped the threads in the carrier, it really needs a washer beneath it if doing it regularly.
I bought a pistol type in Spain last year when I needed one and the other two were back in UK. Even 1/8 inch aluminium rivets take two hands to operate.

 

[Refueler]

I bought some cheap Chinese, long handled ones. £12.
I expected them to last as long as the job it hand. 6 years later they are still going strong.

I've never had my knuckles crushed

Mine are near 30yrs old and still working good.

 

[VicS]

I have had a lazy tongs type since about 1974 when I worked for a company that used them professionally, so it seems like a good one. I only have one nozzle, big enough for larger sizes, 6 mm I think, but works well with 3 mm ones. Very tricky to use without both feet on the ground.
I also have a lever type Swiss made, should be good. It will only grip the rivets with the nozzle carried screwed out a little. I was unscrewing the nozzle to achieve the same thing and stripped the threads in the carrier, it really needs a washer beneath it if doing it regularly.
I bought a pistol type in Spain last year when I needed one and the other two were back in UK. Even 1/8 inch aluminium rivets take two hands to operate.

Afraid not Vyv very bottom end of the market. Can be found at various prices below £20 , even as low as £13.

Bought mine for a particular job using small Monel rivets because it was cheaper than hiring one. Used it for one other job with Al rivets.
Still in its original box but will go in the skip along with all my other tools when I pop my clogs I guess.

 

[vyv_cox]

Afraid not Vyv very bottom end of the market. Can be found at various prices below £20 , even as low as £13.

Bought mine for a particular job using small Monel rivets because it was cheaper than hiring one. Used it for one other job with Al rivets.
Still in its original box but will go in the skip along with all my other tools when I pop my clogs I guess.

Maybe nowadays but not when mine was made. It's a real quality item that I have used extensively throughout those many years.

 

[chewi]

i have known 3 silverline lazytongs bought by myself and freinds. None has been any good. Toolstation didn't even know how to use it at all let alone advise.

 

[Clancy Moped]

I did half a mast step with a traditional hand held one, then rented a compressed air one that for the rest of the job, my hand was not in a good way at all.

 

[Daverw]

I use one of these, makes it very easy
Rivit Gun Battery Drill Tool Riveting Pliers Blind Pop Cordless Riviter Adapt | eBay

 

[Graham376]

i have known 3 silverline lazytongs bought by myself and freinds. None has been any good. Toolstation didn't even know how to use it at all let alone advise.

Silverline have lifetime guarantee on these if registered after purchase. If faulty, send them back.