Yes, the riveting tools work well and eliminate the hammering on rivets. But they do break. In the photo, notice that the other side of the tool is not closed. This is how they get broken. Closing up the other side while you wrench on the opposite side of the tool will give it added support and prevent breaking the riveting tool in half. Yes, I have seen it happen.
And its true, rivets do not take a big hammer approach. Better to tap away with a small one to gradually flatten the heads.
But having said that, I have mostly bolt in sections on my cutterbars now and would not go back to rivets. You might need different hold down clips to provide clearance for the bolts but the guards usually have enough room. Still, new guards can make an old machine cut like new so don't be afraid to replace them.
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