Riveters

   I keep breaking riveters!! I have been through two this season - the type commonly available in DIY shops don't seem equipped to handle a 5mm Monel rivet. I need to rivet the spinaker halyard block back onto my mast - bolting it back on (my prefered method) is not going to work in this case. Has anyone got any suggestions as to where I can get a half decent riveter that won't cost a fortune?
Thanks

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Pete784 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pete784 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Riveters Posted: 25 Oct 05 at 7:38pm
	I keep breaking riveters!! I have been through two this season - the type commonly available in DIY shops don't seem equipped to handle a 5mm Monel rivet. I need to rivet the spinaker halyard block back onto my mast - bolting it back on (my prefered method) is not going to work in this case. Has anyone got any suggestions as to where I can get a half decent riveter that won't cost a fortune? Thanks

jpbuzz591 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpbuzz591 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 05 at 7:42pm
	Tried a chanderly, might have something
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Scooby_simon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2415	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scooby_simon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 05 at 8:46am
	Pete, where are you based ? I've just got a really good "Lazy" gun from a tool sale in the City. London Any good for you; or have you tried ebay ?
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Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Nov 05 at 7:47pm
	Don't go to a DIY store... try a specialist tool supplier - Buck & Hickman if in Bristol, but there must be others around the country.
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CurlyBen Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 17 Aug 05 Location: Southampton Online Status: Offline Posts: 539	Post Options Post Reply Quote CurlyBen Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Nov 05 at 9:11pm
	Screwfix maybe? I use a pneumatic riveter at work which is great, but not sure that's a good option unless you have a compressor or would use it for other things as well!