ISPINNER 225pcs Aluminum Blind Rivets Assortment Kit with Heavy Duty Hand Riveter Rivet Gun Tool, 6 Sizes Pop Rivets

A straightforward rivet kit that does the basics well

I put the ISPINNER rivet kit to work on a mix of small metal and plastic fastening jobs—automotive trim, a sheet-metal patch on a shop cart, and a quick fix on an aluminum gutter bracket. It’s a no-frills, hand riveter bundled with an assortment of aluminum, dome-head blind rivets in six sizes, and it performed consistently across the board. If you need one-sided fastening and don’t want to piece together a gun plus rivets separately, this kit covers the essentials at a fair price.

What’s in the box

• Hand riveter with a rubberized grip and handle lock
• Four nosepieces: 3/32 in (2.4 mm), 1/8 in (3.2 mm), 5/32 in (4.0 mm), 3/16 in (4.8 mm)
• Small wrench for swapping nosepieces
• 225 aluminum-body rivets with steel mandrels in six sizes:
  • 3/32 in × 1/4 in
  • 1/8 in × 1/4 in
  • 1/8 in × 3/8 in
  • 5/32 in × 1/2 in
  • 3/16 in × 3/8 in
  • 3/16 in × 1/2 in
• A plastic organizer case for the rivets and a paper box for the gun

The range of rivet diameters covers the most common DIY and light-duty shop tasks. The assortment skews toward smaller sizes (as it should), with enough 1/8 in and 3/16 in options for typical sheet metal and plastic trim.

Setup and ergonomics

Out of the box, the riveter needed no tuning. The handles have a grippy rubber sleeve that’s comfortable in bare hands and doesn’t feel slick with gloves. Jaw action is positive; I didn’t notice any slop at the pivot, and the return spring pulls the handles open reliably after each squeeze.

Swapping nosepieces is simple with the included wrench. Threading is clean, and the stamped size markings are visible but small; I found it faster to keep the three most-used tips (3/32, 1/8, 3/16) laid out and verify by test-fitting a rivet.

There’s no mandrel catcher. Spent mandrels fall as they snap, so keep a tray, magnet, or shop rag under your work to avoid chasing shrapnel around the floor.

The handle lock is handy for storage, though it sits where your palm might hit it if you choke up on the grip. Not a dealbreaker—just be aware so you don’t accidentally re-engage it mid-squeeze.

On-the-job performance

• 3/32 in and 1/8 in aluminum rivets set with one comfortable squeeze and snapped cleanly. This is the sweet spot for the tool.
• 5/32 in took one to two squeezes depending on material stack and hole fit.
• 3/16 in required two deliberate pulls and a bit more forearm, but the gun had enough leverage to pop the mandrel without drama.

In all cases, the rivet heads seated flush, and the backside mushrooms formed evenly with no noticeable folding or skew. I didn’t have any mandrels half-snap or get stuck. One jam occurred after I misaligned a rivet in a slightly undersized hole; clearing it was easy—open the handles, back out the nosepiece, and tap the mandrel free.

The included aluminum rivets are appropriate for joining thin steel, aluminum, and plastic where corrosion resistance matters and weight is low. For aluminum-to-aluminum work (like a gutter or ladder repair), the aluminum body minimizes galvanic mismatch compared to steel-body rivets. The steel mandrel can leave a small exposed nub; in constantly wet or marine environments, I’d coat the set head or choose full stainless hardware.

Rivet quality and grip range

The assortment spans useful grip ranges—1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in lengths—enough to cover single- and double-sheet stacks plus a thin gasket or trim piece. The shanks are consistent, and I measured clean, concentric heads across a handful of sizes. Holes drilled to nominal size fit snugly; if you’re fighting insertion or see shaving buildup, bump your bit one step (e.g., 1/8 in rivet into a 9/64 in hole) to save effort and jaw wear.

Shear and tensile numbers aren’t published with the kit, but in practice these are light- to medium-duty fasteners. For structural or high-vibration assemblies—think load-bearing brackets, suspension components, or anything safety-critical—use the correct grade of rivet (often steel or stainless) or switch to bolts.

Practical tips from use

• Match the hole to the rivet: 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, and 3/16 bits cover everything included. Slightly oversizing by 1/64 in makes setting easier on thicker stacks.
• Clamp when you can. A quick squeeze clamp keeps parts aligned so the rivet doesn’t walk during setting.
• Keep the gun square to the work. A crooked nosepiece is the easiest way to get a lazy backside mushroom.
• Two short pulls beat one heroic squeeze. Especially with 3/16 in rivets, partial travel, reset, and a second pull gives a cleaner snap.
• Maintain the jaws. A drop of light oil on the pivot and an occasional wipe of the nose threads keeps the action smooth. If a mandrel head gets chewed, replace it rather than forcing a stuck pull.

Build details and durability

The frame is stout enough for hobby and shop use, with even paint and no sharp casting seams on my sample. After a few dozen rivets across all sizes, I didn’t see jaw slippage or nose thread wear. The rubber grip hasn’t loosened, and the return spring still snaps open confidently.

I’d classify this as a standard-length hand riveter—compact and easy to maneuver in tight spots, but without the leverage of long-arm tools. If you routinely set large-diameter steel or stainless rivets, you’ll want a bigger lever or a heavy-duty design. For aluminum rivets up to 3/16 in, this one is appropriately sized.

Storage and organization

The rivet organizer is welcome, and the compartment layout makes it easy to grab the size you need. The latch on my case is just okay; if it’s tossed in a tool bag sideways, smaller sizes can migrate between compartments. A strip of painter’s tape across the lid or repacking the most-used sizes into small zip bags avoids a mixed-rivet scavenger hunt. The gun ships in a basic box—fine for transit, not meant as a long-term case.

Where it shines, and where it doesn’t

Strengths:
- Reliable setting on 3/32–3/16 in aluminum rivets with clean mandrel snaps
- Comfortable grip and predictable jaw action
- Useful six-size assortment that covers most shop and DIY tasks
- Simple, serviceable design with easy nosepiece changes

Limitations:
- No mandrel catcher; expect to manage snapped stems
- Organizer latch could be tighter, and nosepiece markings are small
- Not the right tool for frequent 3/16 in stainless or heavier structural work
- Standard-length handles mean two-handed pulls for the largest included size

Who this kit is for

• DIYers and homeowners who need a complete starter set for light metalwork, automotive trim, HVAC ducting, gutters, and general repairs
• Hobby fabricators who want a backup or a bench-side gun for aluminum rivets
• Anyone who prefers an all-in-one kit rather than buying rivets piecemeal

If you’re outfitting for marine work, outdoor fixtures that live in salt, or heavy-duty fabrication, consider upgrading the fasteners to stainless and the tool to a long-arm or pneumatic riveter.

Final recommendation

I recommend the ISPINNER rivet kit for light to medium fastening tasks where a compact, reliable hand riveter and a practical assortment of aluminum blind rivets are all you need. It sets cleanly across the included sizes, the ergonomics are better than barebones budget guns, and having the six common rivet sizes on hand saves time. The trade-offs—a basic case latch, no mandrel catcher, and standard leverage—are manageable and expected at this level. For general DIY and shop repairs, it’s a solid, cost-effective pick that does the job without fuss.