Does it come with batteries and a charger?

The kit includes two M12 REDLITHIUM CP1.5 batteries. A charger is not listed in the box contents, so check before buying if you have no M12 charger.

What rivet sizes can it set?

It is designed for common pop rivets up to 3/16 inch, including stainless steel. You change the nose piece to match the rivet diameter.

Is it better than a pneumatic riveter?

For portability, yes: no compressor or hose. Pneumatic guns still win for very high volume or the largest rivets.

Will my other M12 batteries fit?

Yes. It runs on the M12 platform, so any M12 pack works, and a larger pack gives more rivets per charge.

Is it worth it over a hand riveter?

If you set many rivets regularly, the effort saved justifies it. For occasional jobs a hand tool does the same work for far less.

How many rivets per charge?

Milwaukee rates up to 250 3/16-inch stainless or 450 1/8-inch steel rivets on a 1.5Ah battery; expect fewer with harder material.

Where is the Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool Kit cheapest?

At West Marine, for $337.49, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool Kit?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings.

Where can I buy the Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool Kit?

12 stores we checked sell it, including West Marine, Way Source, Walmart, Stock Car Steel, AAA Industrial Supply.

Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool Kit

Best price now

$337.49at West MarineChecked 15 h ago

25% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 12 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.1 / 562 ratings

Owners rate it well overall and mostly praise the labor saving over hand riveting and the freedom from an air line. Complaints center on power at the larger rivet sizes and on the small included batteries.

What people mention

EffortPraisedOwners say it takes most of the squeeze out of long riveting jobs compared with a hand tool.
Cordless freedomPraisedReviewers like working without a compressor, hose or air line.
PowerMixedIt handles common sizes well but some say it strains on larger or stainless rivets.
Battery lifeMixedThe included 1.5Ah packs are seen as small for sustained use.
SizePraisedThe short body is valued for reaching tight spaces.
WeightCriticisedSome owners find it heavy to hold overhead or for long periods.

About the Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool Kit

The Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool is a cordless rivet tool that runs on M12 batteries. It needs no compressor or hoses for setup or operation, so it can replace pneumatic rivet tools. It reduces the muscle effort of a hand tool by 60%.

On one charge with a 1.5Ah battery, the tool pulls up to 250 3/16" stainless steel rivets or up to 450 1/8" steel rivets. It is 6.5" long, which allows access in tight spaces. Its service life is 2X longer than current cordless solutions, for durability in common jobsite conditions.

The tool is part of the M12 battery platform, which offers 90+ solutions on one battery system. The kit includes two M12 REDLITHIUM CP1.5 battery packs.

Power

Cordless, M12 battery

Length

6.5"

Capacity

250 3/16" stainless steel rivets or 450 1/8" steel rivets per charge (1.5Ah battery)

Effort

60% less muscle effort than a hand tool

Platform

M12 battery system, 90+ solutions

In the box

(1) M12 Rivet Tool, (2) M12 REDLITHIUM CP1.5 battery packs