How to use a lazy-tong riveter?

2nd March 2020

	How to use a lazy tong riveter
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			As with all riveters, it’s important to ensure you use rivets of the correct size for the nozzle

			Step 1 – Open lazy tong riveter Place your dominant hand on the handle of the riveter and your non-dominant hand on the nozzle. Pull the ends in opposite directions to fully open the lattice.

			Step 2 – Place rivet Place the mandrel of the rivet into the nozzle of the riveter.

			Step 3 – Slot rivet Slot the body of the rivet into the hole of the material.

			Step 4 – Grab handle Using your dominant hand, firmly grab the handle. You can place both hands on the handle for a more secure grip.

			Step 5 – Push riveter Push the handle of the riveter forwards.

			Step 6 – Install rivet Once you have pushed the handle as far as you can, you should hear a snapping sound which means that the mandrel has snapped off leaving the rivet with a second head. If the rivet has not made a snapping noise, open and close the riveter again to make sure it installs correctly.

			The rivet should then have a second head (on the “blind” side of the pieces being fastened) holding the pieces of material together.