madmanrick Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) I was browsing the Sprue Bros new arrivals and I noticed this: Mr. Rivet $95.00 MSRP??? For a very limited use tool? C'mon YGBSM! ;) I've seen really decent airbrushes that don't cost that much and a great airbrush is only about twice that much, so what gives? (oh and before anyone gets their boxers in a bunch, I'm not saying that SB is to blame for the price, obviously they are limited by the MSRP in what they can do in terms of pricing) Edited January 9, 2011 by madmanrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 here it is on the 1999.co page riveter Just under 47 USD. I guess shipping is taking a toll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveH Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Man! Is the dollar really that worthless overseas? I predict the "invisible hand" will result in this item diving in price or disappearing from the marketplace. Guess I thought this was why we had pin vises and needles? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
72planeguy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I was browsing the Sprue Bros new arrivals and I noticed this:Mr. Rivet $95.00 MSRP??? For a very limited use tool? C'mon YGBSM! :) I've seen really decent airbrushes that don't cost that much and a great airbrush is only about twice that much, so what gives? (oh and before anyone gets their boxers in a bunch, I'm not saying that SB is to blame for the price, obviously they are limited by the MSRP in what they can do in terms of pricing) But wait, it's on sale for just $84.99...now that's worth it ; ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBruin Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i'm kinda curious on how it work? does it create a raised rivet? or just a hole Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GGoheen Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Grossly overpriced, given there are plenty of other quality riveting tools out there for under $20USD. In fact, I believe the Radu riveter I purchased last year was all of $14USD including shipping from Radu's shop in Ireland here to the States and seems to be THE riveting tool for modelers. Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Here is a much cheaper and more versatile tool. It works the same as the Mr. Rivet tool as it creates a small circle (flush rivet). This set is actually a beading tool and includes a wide selection of tool sizes so you can make just about any size rivet. http://www.fdjtool.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=53.160 Mark Storin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 i'm kinda curious on how it work?does it create a raised rivet? or just a hole As mentioned above , it makes a small circle, or flush rivet, not just a hole. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You can even buy the punches individually .90 cents each. I'll be headed down to the local craft store to find these. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye's Hobbies Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Check the price Great Models is charging if you think that is high! http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/...tem_num=GUZGT70 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheeley Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You can even buy the punches individually .90 cents each.I'll be headed down to the local craft store to find these. Curt If there are any other kiwis interested in these tools, I found this place based in Mt Eden, Auckland: http://www.regal.co.nz/category.php?sub_id=219 Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom ordie Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 The old saying ,"How fast do you want to go." :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blunce Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Can't see those flying off the shelf. Besides for making "circle" type fasteners/rivets, I just use alum. tubing coned down to a sharp edge, works like a charm, and the sizes are almost endless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I think thats in pesos. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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