How To Use A Rivet Gun On Gutters

Insert a new rivet on one side through the hole you just drilled through the downspout sections.

How to use a rivet gun on gutters.

Use the rivet tool according to instructions to pull the rivet through. It depends on your gutter brand s seam overlap. The tool that i use in the video is a cheap one but will do most domestic diy jobs. Pump handle as many times as needed to set the rivet.

A narrow riveting area should prompt a small rivet 1 8 because you do not want to drill a large hole for a thicker rivet which could weaken the gutter material in the riveted area causing failure of the gutter material under stress. Temporarily secure these rivets down with clamps. Step 3 use clamps while drilling. Make sure you are using the gun nozzle with an opening diameter that matches your rivet.

I would suggest though that if you want one then get the better contrac. You will first want to lay out your rivets onto the gutters. We provide a fully. Squeeze the tool handles together.

Insert the head of the pop rivet all the way into the guide hole so the flange is flush against the outer workpiece. After you have measured the rivets and chosen your drill bit to use don t start drilling quite yet. The mandrel the thin part of the rivet will pop off once the rivet is fully installed. Load the pop rivet into the gun stem first.