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Old 4th August 2009, 11:43 PM
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what size compressor would i need for the air powered rivet gun? i,ve seen a complete kit in Aldi, would that be upto the job?
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Old 5th August 2009, 09:32 AM
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The rivet gun should state a rated pressure and flow per minute (cfm I think). Even a small compressor should be up to the task, 25L sort of size, it's not like you'll be firing it off 100 times a minute or anything
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Old 5th August 2009, 09:40 AM
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most compressors will run one they require very little air.
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Old 5th August 2009, 09:47 AM
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ok thanks guys, the price of the Aldi one seems very good, just wasn,t sure if it was "man enough", i,ll check the cfm rates, the mrs has asked what i,d like for my birthday soon

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