Rivet gun

Probably a stupid question but:
is a rivet gun the same as a riv nut gun?

I've just picked up some second hand steps that I'll fit once I've cleaned them up, I'll need to fit a riv nut into the chassis for the bracket (any one know what size riv nut I'll need?)

Also (hopefully) getting a mantac plastic jobby from santa which I think uses riv nuts as well.

no the rivet nut tool has a threaded section that you screw the rivet nut on and then fit, the same tool can have a rivet fitting as well

thanks fanatic, I'll order one

No problem, also be aware that nut rivets come in aluminium and steel

fanatic said:

No problem, also be aware that nut rivets come in aluminium and steel

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What do you think is best for the steps?

7tastic said:

What do you think is best for the steps?

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Steel as it wont suffer steel/aluminum corrosion and will be stronger, but are stiffer to install

Thanks I'll get some steel ones.