Take that one back to a Harbor Freight store for a trade. Mine has worked good for a few years. For the smaller diameter rivets my hands are strong enough to snap the rivets without a problem, but for the 3/16 inch I have to lean on it pretty hard while using both hands.
@felixf5211
4 жыл бұрын
With all the newer tools HFT has introduced, it's almost comforting to know that we can still find a total POS on their shelves.
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
Lol true man. They have come out with a lot of AWEFUL stuff in the years past but in my mind they are not only becoming the DIYers best friend but even slowly and eventually becoming a great recourse for professionals of all trades. We’ll see though. Thanks for watching and for the comment man, I really do appreciate it.
@razzso1482
Жыл бұрын
Just learn how you use it.
@notcharles
11 ай бұрын
If, 'right out of the box' the HFT tool did not work, why not simply return it for one that does work or your money back? I've had one of those cheap rivet tools for forty years or more. Buy it, get it home, test it - the only way with HFT BTW their Solar Powered Lights the large ones with sixty LEDs are purely hit and miss, miss, miss, miss I've a box full of them and three still mounted and not working. One, however, is still going strong. Which means I've paid a hundred dollars for one working light and three that do not work. And, If I count the others in the 'broke box' I likely pent over two hundred dollars to get on reliable solar powered light. Next time, buy one with at least a two-year warranty and from a major chain like Lowes or Home Depot or Amazon Prime.
@lolatmyage
4 жыл бұрын
I have the same but mine actually grabs the rivets. I think you just got a dud. Recently I did some small tray and to avoid using the terrible grips, I clamped it to the bench, facing down, and it was really mint to use. Put a rivet in the hole, push down on the handle, pops real easy, release the handle and the scrap wire falls straight down and can be collected in a can or something.
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
For $5 if it works it works. I got a dud for sure. I wouldn’t buy another one, wouldn’t recommend someone else buy one, but if you already got one and it works, then that’s awesome. Thanks for watching.
@zeroninejames9507
4 жыл бұрын
I have the same tool. Change the settings to appropriate size of rivet I was using. Works no problem. Idk. User error.
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
I tried every one of the adapters with many different kinds of rivers. It didn’t change anything.
@andresaparicio3781
3 жыл бұрын
I used to have one of these too a while back, worked great for quite a while but soon started slipping, took it apart and didn’t see anything wrong and put it back together and it worked good
@zeroninejames9507
3 жыл бұрын
@@andresaparicio3781 thanks. I have it still and works great.
@octaviolozano6890
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't work from day one for me
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
3 жыл бұрын
Not one of the good ones I think.
@ZERONEINNOVATIONS
Жыл бұрын
I think 5 bucks is a good investment to know what quirks and features I need for a riveter. This junk tool taught me I need to buy a chunky one.
@amenrafreedom9757
2 жыл бұрын
@Derek Worlshop and Pro... Where did you purchase the cool blank baseball cap?
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
2 жыл бұрын
I get them from epic sports. I can but like 8 for $50 or so. Once one gets dirty or starts to lose its shape, I swap it for the work hat and typically toss the old work hat and open up a new hat for... well nicer occasions than work I guess.
@larryguevara3350
3 жыл бұрын
Spray some wd40 in it. They tend to bind inside .mine works great
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
3 жыл бұрын
I tossed it already and went with a Stanley. Thanks for the suggestion though!
@pantac4493
4 жыл бұрын
Did you try the different inserts? I have a different model harbor freight and had to use smaller insert on it to work and works fine
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
I did try different ones. Just right or one size or even two sizes bigger, still didn’t work. . This one is bottom of the barrel, I’m sure some others are better than this one.
@oldmanintheshopbuiltnotbou8726
4 жыл бұрын
ive had the same rivet tool total junk
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I’m not the only one but wish you had a better experience with it. It’s just a big ole turd.
@poooop89
3 жыл бұрын
Just buy the more expensive rivet gun they have. It's a lot better.
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
3 жыл бұрын
I ended up just getting a Stanley, it works pretty good!
@jslade60
3 жыл бұрын
So what I'm gathering on this blog is it's the user not the gun that's the problem. I'm planning on buying one to do a small project so what I'll do to start with is put some gorilla glue in the grips and slide them on and take care of that one problem. And from what I've read I'll adjust it to the size rivet it needs to use correctly!
@DereksWorkshopAndProjects
3 жыл бұрын
Well I mean... it's a pretty basic tool so if you want to blame it on me (though I have Stanley version and have never had a problem) be my guest and pick one up. If it last you through the project, great. If it lasts you beyond that, you have a rivet gun and saved some cash. I got a dud. You might get one too. If you looked at some of my responses, I did adjust the insert to the size of the rivet. Anyway, accuse me of being stupid when you really have no idea... I guess.
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