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One tool will not fit all... I have the press tool, but found I need the "Factory-Style Hand Rivet Tool" to get the the sides of the ramps on The Flintstones to attach the metal protectors.
While the press will open wide, I can't do the sides of the ramps as the other wall is in the way....
As a cheap method the Pinbits kit would work, but wonder if they hold up after a lot of vibration/hits...
-Mike
I bought the arbor press from Harbor Freight $37.50 - (25% off with coupon).
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-arbor-press-3552.html.
I used the "Rivet Press Kit from PinRestore"....
http://www.pinrestore.com/Riveting.html
The press has worked great so far. I have done several plastics, assemblies, etc... just ran into a tight space issue on those ramps. Since the press is mounted to a bench it's easier to use IMO... Another method it to attach it to a piece of wood and clamp it to a table, etc. I have not used the other tools, other than the pop rivet tool.
-Mike
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