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I am starting to built a LNER Y4 but what type of rivet gun is the best





thanks everybody

Daniel,

Why do you need a rivet gun?

We usually use a ball peen hammer and various "rivet sets" or "snaps" when we rivet on our models. "Rivet gun" is associated with pop rivets which you won't be using. If you are thinking of riveting the frames and horns you will be using soft iron or steel rivets and when you get to the platework they will be brass or copper rivets. Look at the model engineering supplier's websites, say EKP, Chronos, GLR Reeves et al for rivets and tooling.

Eddie

Thanks eddy for the advice