I was skeptical at first, but this little gadget has completely transformed how I handle rivets. No more sore hands from squeezing manual riveters—just attach it to my drill, and boom, power-assisted riveting!

The first time I used it, I was repairing an aluminum boat panel. My old hand tool struggled with 3/16" rivets, but the ADR14 grabbed the mandrel like a champ. The satisfying *snap* when the rivet set perfectly? Chef’s kiss.

Pro tip: The case design is annoying—some nose pieces won’t fit unless you modify it (I took a Dremel to mine). But once you’ve got the right size installed? Smooth as butter. Just remember to lube soft rivets and clean debris.

It’s not perfect for heavy-duty 1/4" steel rivets all day (circlips can pop loose), but for aluminum work? Absolute lifesaver. Way cheaper than battery-powered alternatives too.

Now I keep it in my go-to toolbox alongside my impact driver. Drill a hole, swap to the ADR14—no more tool juggling. My arthritic hands thank me every time.