Never have used one of these. Where does it get its air supply from? Is a compressor needed? Also, how are the rivets measured? Thanks
1003763
I have been using the P14 riveter for about a year now, and truly love it, especially with the 1/4 inch rivet I normally use. The gun is operated from an air compressor and is very easy to use. The thing I like about it is a simple pull on the trigger replaced several squeezes with a traditional unit, and is virtually a dream to use. If you are doing a lot of riveting this unit will pay for itself many times over
1003764
It gets it's air from an air compressor by way of an air hose, so yes, a compressor is needed. Rivets are measured by the diameter and length of the shank which it uses to spread the housing which holds the pieces of metal together.
1003765
Yes, an air compressor is required, and it should be capable of supplying 90-120 lbs. of air continuously. Rivets are measured by two parameters. One is the diameter of the rivet body, which is the part which goes through the material to be riveted. The second is what is called the "grip range." This denotes the minimum and maximum thickness the rivet is intended to be used with. Thus a 1/8 X 5/16 rivet has a 1/8" diameter rivet body and is intended for material 5/16" thick. Not that the grip range is NOT the same as the length of the rivet body; the rivet body must be long enough to go through the material and form a bulge on the back side of the material to hold it together. Yes, an air compressor is required, and it should be capable of supplying 90-120 lbs. of air continuously. Rivets are measured by two parameters. One is the diameter of the rivet body, which is the part which goes through the material to be riveted. The second is what is called the "grip range." This denotes the minimum and maximum thickness the rivet is intended to be used with. Thus a 1/8 X 5/16 rivet has a 1/8" diameter rivet body and is intended for material 5/16" thick. Not that the grip range is NOT the same as the length of the rivet body; the rivet body... » Read More Yes, an air compressor is required, and it should be capable of supplying 90-120 lbs. of air continuously. Rivets are measured by two parameters. One is the diameter of the rivet body, which is the part which goes through the material to be riveted. The second is what is called the "grip range." This denotes the minimum and maximum thickness the rivet is intended to be used with. Thus a 1/8 X 5/16 rivet has a 1/8" diameter rivet body and is intended for material 5/16" thick. Not that the grip range is NOT the same as the length of the rivet body; the rivet body must be long enough to go through the material and form a bulge on the back side of the material to hold it together. « Show Less
736833
You need to get some extra parts for the compressor. Like a filter, scuba tank fill nozzle, and most air compressors don't have enough psi output
40084
Get quick release adapter...Male on compressor end. Ask any hardware store...Good luck.
648362
Same here I had one and it would do 1 or 2 lugs, 95# torque, before running out of air using a 1/2" Chicago Pneumatic gun. Ran air staplers, pin nailer's and other smaller CFM tools real nice. Very quiet and reasonably light weight. And it is a Makita! To run wheel lug nuts or take off a serious nut better off getting a different, more CFM unit.
141460
I bought one but have not used it very much. Your tool came with a complete parts list. I would search the internet for Air Locker parts to see where you might locate the parts you need.
1521073
I have a CH FP2048 Air compressor and would not recommend it for a nailer or riveter since ACFM requirements do not match capability of air compressor. Check air requirements on internet of items you want to operate and compare with available compressors. Having to little air just wont cut it.
1168715
Have experienced no pressure drop using air tools. I have a large Campbell industrial compressor. It may be different using a smaller portable compressor
187051
This is a question that needs to go back to the manufacture. I can not understand why you would need this information because the air does not go through the gauge. Unless this is used for medical, you are being overly protective or live in California. If it is being used the gauge for medical equipment, you should go back to the original equipment manufacturer.
749385
The Grex uses a very small amount of air. If you are considering a compressor ONLY for the Grex, the small pancakes or small twin tanks will work adequately!
1224287
No it has its own air turbine and motor. Does not have compressor fitting. Hope that helps.
1389047
Good question. Don't know for sure. It's a great compressor! Very tight and does not lose air.
2004444
All you will need is an air chuck. They sell them separately but I recommend buying the combination kit which also includes the quick connect adapters, a blow gun and sometimes a pressure gauge to check the tire pressure. I think this compressor is an outstanding deal. I use mine as a portable air tank. I air it up in my garage. When it reaches pressure and shuts off I disconnect the electrical plug and carry it out to the car and truck in the driveway. You not only save dragging out and winding up the extension but connecting it directly to the wall plug avoids the possibility of overloading the extension cord if it is not a heavy enough gauge. All you will need is an air chuck. They sell them separately but I recommend buying the combination kit which also includes the quick connect adapters, a blow gun and sometimes a pressure gauge to check the tire pressure. I think this compressor is an outstanding deal. I use mine as a portable air tank. I air it up in my garage. When it reaches pressure and shuts off I disconnect the electrical plug and carry it out to the car and truck in the driveway. You not only save dragging out and winding up the extension but connecting it directly to the wall plug avoids the possibility of... » Read More All you will need is an air chuck. They sell them separately but I recommend buying the combination kit which also includes the quick connect adapters, a blow gun and sometimes a pressure gauge to check the tire pressure. I think this compressor is an outstanding deal. I use mine as a portable air tank. I air it up in my garage. When it reaches pressure and shuts off I disconnect the electrical plug and carry it out to the car and truck in the driveway. You not only save dragging out and winding up the extension but connecting it directly to the wall plug avoids the possibility of overloading the extension cord if it is not a heavy enough gauge. « Show Less
793626
A porter cable pancake style air compressor will work just fine also bostitch pancake,, those are about the smallest that I would use and anything bigger is just gravy
1696903
It has everything you need but no compressor. It comes with a valve stem thing you can put literally any where. I found a hole in my frame and mounted it there and when you want to put air in it it's like filling up a tire. It is easy to add a compressor later in time. Although if I run a compressor and tank you will need a deal like a gauge with a switch thing on it I got from firestone that lets you controll the air pressure in the cab which I think was like 60 bux. But like I said you can always do that later down the road.
1320012
It does NOT come with an air hose. You must provide your own, and to save you the trouble, the manual insists that you use a hose that is rated for 300PSI
1549464
I am familiar with "bucking rivets" so I cannot comment. I purchased the air hammer to use on a 1966 Chevelle I am restoring. I use the impact hammer to uncouple the front suspension and also use the air hammer to cut steel and pound. Has worked good for that. You do need a good size compressor to run the air hammer. I am using a Dewalt 15 gallon compressor (not sure how big of motor in on the compressor, maybe 2 or 3 horsepower motor). But it seems to run the air hammer and my impact wrench just fine.
419770
I think you have to have a tank to run air tools. I can't remember the recommended size look at the tanks on regular air compressors. The 400P is only the compressor motor not the tank. You can get Viair kits that include tanks, installation is trickier and vehicle specific usually.