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product_id: 1715551
title: "Astro 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter"
brand: "ap astro pneumatic tool company"
price: "€ 143.83"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Ap Astro Pneumatic Tool Company"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/1715551-astro-1426-1-4-inch-heavy-duty-hand-riveter
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
---

# Extra-long handles for superior leverage 1/4-inch heavy-duty rivet capacity Spent mandrels collected safely in container Astro 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter

**Brand:** ap astro pneumatic tool company
**Price:** € 143.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔩 Rivet like a pro — tough jobs deserve tougher tools!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Astro 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter by ap astro pneumatic tool company
- **How much does it cost?** € 143.83 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/1715551-astro-1426-1-4-inch-heavy-duty-hand-riveter)

## Best For

- ap astro pneumatic tool company enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ap astro pneumatic tool company brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Nosepiece Set:** Includes 5 sizes (1/8" to 1/4") to tackle a wide range of riveting tasks.
- • **Powerful 1/4-Inch Riveting:** Handles the toughest stainless steel rivets with ease for lasting strength.
- • **Ergonomic Extra-Long Handles:** Maximize leverage and reduce hand fatigue during heavy-duty projects.
- • **Safe & Clean Mandrel Disposal:** Integrated container keeps your workspace tidy and hazard-free.
- • **Pro-Grade Durability at a Smart Price:** Trusted by pros for automotive, construction, and manufacturing jobs without breaking the bank.

## Overview

The Astro 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter is engineered for professionals and serious DIYers needing reliable, high-leverage riveting power. Featuring extra-long handles for effortless force, a built-in mandrel collection container for safety, and five interchangeable nosepieces, it’s optimized for heavy-duty applications including stainless steel rivets up to 1/4 inch. This tool combines durability, versatility, and affordability, making it a must-have for automotive repair, construction, and manufacturing projects.

## Description

Product Description Incredible tools at an incredible price 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

Review: Works great to pop 1/4" Stainless rivets - the toughest rivets to pop - I got this riveter to pop 1/4" stainless steel rivets to repair a rusted out floor of my 1988 E150 van (you can see in the picture I attached) by riveting down a piece of 18 gauge galvanized. I wanted to use 1/4" stainless for their strength (greater than steel, SS have 2100 lbs tensile strength vs. 1500 for steel) and no rusting, but stainless steel rivets are the hardest to pop. This tool worked great and is the most reasonable priced tool I found to be able to pop 1/4" stainless rivets. I used it for about 50 1/4" SS rivets so far. There are a couple tricks to using it: 1. if it doesn't pop the first squeeze, only spread it a little for the second squeeze as it pops much easier than if it is spread wide on the second squeeze. 2. if you are using it to rivet down a floor like I did and you squeeze slightly to grip the rivet, then set it in the hole, if you then release at all the rivet mandrel can fall out. For this reason, when doing floors you need to make sure the rivet doesnt bind the hold at all, and once it goes in the hold squeeze continuously to set and pop the rivet. Also for those of you planning to use 1/4" rivets there is another wrinkle. They typically call for a size F drill, not a 1/4" drill like you might expect. It is alot harder to find size F drills (0.257") than 1/4" (0.250"). While F is the best, if you work a 1/4" drill up and down a little and move it side to side you will be able to use the 1/4" drill as it makes the hole just slightly bigger to get the rivet in.
Review: Gets the job done at a great price - Ive had a few rivet jobs on my camper so I needed something a little more heavy duty than my $10 arrow rivet tool. Especially since it explicitly stated not to use it on steel 3/16 rivets or bigger. This tool came in at a great price and has held up through 12 stainless 3/16 rivets and 12 aluminum 3/16. Happy with the purchase

## Features

- Great tools at a great price

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00061SFDM |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #208,060 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #224 in Riveters |
| Brand Name | AP Astro Pneumatic Tool Company |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Color Family | Multicolor |
| Cover Material | Plastic |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 677 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Glossy |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Frame Type | Unframed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00745227001392 |
| Included Components | Funnel |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Framed | No |
| Is Original Artwork | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 7.7"L x 22"W |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Astro Pneumatic |
| Material | Plastic |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Paper Finish | Metallic |
| Product Dimensions | 7.7"L x 22"W |
| Product Style | Safety |
| Recommended Uses For Product | heavy-duty assembly, automotive repair, construction, manufacturing |
| Room Type | Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 7.7"L x 22"W |
| Special Features | Extra long handles, Spent mandrels collection container |
| Theme | riveter |
| UPC | 013438029581 753956448579 745227001392 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Wall Art Form | Wall Hanging Decor |

## Images

![Astro 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nhNwXIUwL.jpg)
![Astro 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gNHnV+YCL.jpg)
![Astro 1426 1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Hand Riveter - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81e1MamJLgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Just got the riveter.  Does the addition nosepieces (1/8-inch, 5/32-inch, 3/16-inch, 7/32-inch, and 1) come in the box? No nosepieces in box.**
A: The nose pieces should be attached to the sides on the riveter....2 on each side with 1 installed already. Total of 5.
However mine did not include the nosepiece wrench that the paperwork says should be included. I am currently in contact with Amazon to find out how to remedy this.

**Q: Hi will this work with steel rive nut.**
A: Its a burly little tool, I dont see why not.  1/4" Aluminum was a little challenging though. Hope ya dont have to do too many :-)

**Q: does it cut staenless steel rivets?**
A: It does install and cut 1/4 " steel rivets with relative ease, I believe it would operate the same with stainless rivets, I rate this a good tool.

**Q: Will this riveter work for bapi-08-10 avdel interlock bapi-08-10 blind rivet?**
A: I have one, excellent tool, comes in handy if you don't have a pneumatic rivet gun. I have both and use both.
Your inquiry can email if they wish @ prospectbody@gmail.com
Ernie

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great to pop 1/4" Stainless rivets - the toughest rivets to pop
*by B***A on October 7, 2012*

I got this riveter to pop 1/4" stainless steel rivets to repair a rusted out floor of my 1988 E150 van (you can see in the picture I attached) by riveting down a piece of 18 gauge galvanized. I wanted to use 1/4" stainless for their strength (greater than steel, SS have 2100 lbs tensile strength vs. 1500 for steel) and no rusting, but stainless steel rivets are the hardest to pop. This tool worked great and is the most reasonable priced tool I found to be able to pop 1/4" stainless rivets. I used it for about 50 1/4" SS rivets so far. There are a couple tricks to using it: 1. if it doesn't pop the first squeeze, only spread it a little for the second squeeze as it pops much easier than if it is spread wide on the second squeeze. 2. if you are using it to rivet down a floor like I did and you squeeze slightly to grip the rivet, then set it in the hole, if you then release at all the rivet mandrel can fall out. For this reason, when doing floors you need to make sure the rivet doesnt bind the hold at all, and once it goes in the hold squeeze continuously to set and pop the rivet. Also for those of you planning to use 1/4" rivets there is another wrinkle. They typically call for a size F drill, not a 1/4" drill like you might expect. It is alot harder to find size F drills (0.257") than 1/4" (0.250"). While F is the best, if you work a 1/4" drill up and down a little and move it side to side you will be able to use the 1/4" drill as it makes the hole just slightly bigger to get the rivet in.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gets the job done at a great price
*by K***N on January 29, 2024*

Ive had a few rivet jobs on my camper so I needed something a little more heavy duty than my $10 arrow rivet tool. Especially since it explicitly stated not to use it on steel 3/16 rivets or bigger. This tool came in at a great price and has held up through 12 stainless 3/16 rivets and 12 aluminum 3/16. Happy with the purchase

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Grade, Decent Price
*by T***G on October 17, 2019*

I have used this for multiple projects--even when other tools failed. I have found that this riveter is professional grade and is certainly far better than the no-name ones you might find at discount tool stores. I am a former aircraft structural mechanic so riveting is an art I am well versed in. I know a good riveter when I see one and I know one that is garbage when I see one. This one is the former. I do not think that the reviews do this product justice. I believe that the reviews claiming that this tool loses its grip or simply does not grip the rivet well are by inexperienced people who perhaps do not know how to adjust this tool to ensure a proper grip on the particular rivets being used. Because this tool is professional grade, it is fully adjustable. This is either a blessing or a curse depending on the knowledge of the user. A properly adjusted riveter will always have a good grip. An improperly adjusted riveter will not grip well. It is all a matter of being able to adjust how the tool grips the rivet core. What I like about this riveter is its strong grip, great leverage, and ergonomic design. This is essential of any riveter. It is very comfortable to use. Both aluminum and steel rivets (even 1/4 steel rivets) are easy with this riveter. I have found that this tool (when properly adjusted) has a shallow grip on the rivet core resulting in a clean break of the rivet core. (I used this riveter even after another riveter did a poor job. This riveter was able to break off what was left behind of the core after the other riveter left excessive core behind.) The shape and leverage allow for pressure to easily be applied towards the rivet while it is being installed.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*