Astro Pneumatic 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter

by Astro Pneumatic

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Astro Pneumatic 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Hand Riveter has extra long handles to provide excellent leverage. Spent mandrels are collected in the plastic container for safety and ease of disposal. Includes 5 nosepieces: 1/8-inch, 5/32-inch, 3/16-inch, 7/32-inch, and 1/4-inch. Tool length 20-3/4-inch

Product Description

• Extra long handles provide excellent leverage
• Includes 5 nosepieces: 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4"
• Tool length 20-3/4"
• Rivet body receptacle included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 22 x 2.6 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00061SFDM
• Item model number: AST1426
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,788 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Body Repair Tools > Collision Repair Sets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Leverage Batman, August 11, 2009

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Lambboy (Wichita, KS) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter (Tools & Home Improvement)

This thing is all metal except for the grips and the plastic container to catch the rivet shafts. Another reviewer said that the extra heads don't stay screwed into the handle when not in use. I have not had that issue. They stay right where they are supposed to.

I love the leverage that I can get on this thing. I put in 500 stainless steel rivets and by far the worst thing about it was drilling the holes.

Since it is so large and the handles are so long you won't be sticking this in any tight spaces. But hey you knew that right? If you need to hold the pieces you are riveting together it is possible to have one handle resting against your torso or leg or anything really for the first pull or two to get it started. Then just pump it a few more times and your done.

I dump the plastic container after about 10 to 15 rivets. Not having to pick up the shafts off of the floor is a wonderful add on.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for auto window regulators, January 24, 2009

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J. Riquelme "Monkihead" (Space Coast, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a do it yourself when it comes to cars and found this tool indispensable for replacing window regulators and motors for auto electric windows. You will not find this tool at any Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, auto parts vendor or anywhere. This is an adequate quality tool for the occasional use. Nothing else will do the job.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Astro Pneumatic 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Hand Riveter, October 20, 2007

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Donald M. Brown (Beaverton, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used products like the Astro Pneumatic 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Hand Riveter in the past, but I was well pleased with the ease of changing out the Astro Pneumatic tips. The safety feature of placing the "catcher" in the middle to stop you from pinching your hands, as the heavier rivets (1/4 inch) are set, really works well. I would highly recommend the product based on its price and performance in setting auto body rivets.