Riveters and Thread Setters

Riveters and Thread Setters for Sheet Metal Jobs

Riveters and thread setters install permanent fasteners from one side of the work, helpful when the back of a panel, frame rail, or bracket cannot be reached. They show up on body panels, trailer builds, ductwork, and equipment repairs where welding or running a nut and bolt through is not practical. Stored with your other hand tools, they turn a drilled hole into a secure joint quickly.

The right tool depends on whether the joint stays fixed or needs to accept a bolt later. For joining sheet metal and thin brackets for good, riveters pull the rivet mandrel until the rivet body expands and sets tight. When a thin panel needs a threaded mounting point, thread setters install inserts that accept a bolt without tapping the material. Find riveters and thread setters at JB Tools with fast shipping and free shipping on orders over $99!