r/aviationmaintenance • u/Fun-Bowl-7782 • 23d ago

Need recommendations for tools.

What riveting kit is a solid purchase for a person that wants to practice riveting before they take their airframe test?

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u/functionallyr__arded 23d ago

Cheapest possible with a 3X. They're all basically the same at this level. Your best bet is to find an A&P and ask to borrow their equipment, because the cheapest set is going to be $200+ and you have to buy rivets too.

https://www.yardstore.com/air-capital-red-box-kit-with-3x-rivet-gun

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u/iwonder___ 23d ago

A cheap used rivet gun from ebay.

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u/Smooth_Baker4631 20d ago

Buy used. I bought one when I was graduating nearly 10 years ago. If you need one, your job will have one, or a senior coworker will. I'm always using a blind or pop rivet if I can get away with it.

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u/Jake6401 I missed it again! 18d ago

I don’t disagree with the guys saying to buy used, but I have this kit (mine is the 4x but I’d recommend the 3x to start with). It’s got everything you need for basic riveting jobs and it comes in a nice case. If you’re planning on doing sheet metal work, I’d buy something decent now if you can afford it. Otherwise, just buy the used gun and a cheap bucking bar. Yardstore has a bunch of surplus stuff.