Rivet Tool - 240 Sets Leather Rivets Kit with Rivet Press Plier, 10mm Double Cap Rivets in 4 Colors & 2 Heights Review (2026)

What's in the kit

This kit pairs a rivet press plier with 240 complete sets of 10mm double cap rivets, split across four finishes, gold, silver, copper, and black, and two heights, 6mm and 8mm, with 30 sets in each color and height combination. The plier itself works as a combined punch and rivet setter, with a built-in alignment guide and an integrated punch that is meant to pierce leather, denim, or canvas cleanly before the rivet is pressed into place. Rather than needing a separate hole punch, hammer, and anvil, the tool folds punching and setting into one handheld device, which suits makers who want a compact kit for belt making, bag repair, or general leathercraft rather than a full workshop setup.

How the press plier works

Because the rivets are set by squeezing plier handles rather than striking a setter with a mallet, this tool avoids the repeated hammer noise that comes with traditional rivet setting, which matters for anyone working in an apartment, shared space, or evening hours. The mechanism applies steady, even pressure as the handles close, pressing the cap and post together in one motion instead of several taps that can leave a rivet looking uneven if the blows land off center. This also reduces the risk of denting the surrounding leather or fabric from a stray hammer strike, an advantage for beginners still learning to gauge rivet setting force. The trade-off is that the press relies on hand strength rather than the mechanical advantage of a full-size press machine, so the thickest stacks may take more effort to close fully.

Choosing between the two heights

The kit's two rivet heights are meant to match different material thicknesses, the 6mm rivets suit roughly 3 to 4mm stacks, such as shirt collars or lightweight canvas, while the 8mm rivets are sized for about 5 to 6mm stacks, which covers belt leather or heavier canvas bags. Having both heights in one kit means a single purchase can handle a thin wallet panel and a thicker belt blank without buying separate rivet packs. The four finishes, gold, silver, copper, and black, let the rivets match or contrast with existing hardware, buckles, or zipper pulls on a finished piece. With 30 sets in each color and height combination, there is enough supply for several projects before restocking, though heavy production use will burn through any single color faster than the full 240 set total suggests.

Where the plier reach becomes a limit

Like most handheld rivet pliers, this tool's jaw depth limits how far from the edge of a material a rivet can be placed, since the rivet has to sit within reach of the plier throat to be pressed. This makes it well suited for edges, straps, and corners but less practical for rivets meant to sit deep in the center of a large panel, where a benchtop press or a hammer and anvil setup would reach more easily. Pressing rather than striking can also leave the rivet cap looking slightly flatter or less domed than one set with a dedicated rivet setter and mallet, a cosmetic difference that matters most on visible, decorative rivets rather than structural ones hidden inside a seam. Buyers focused purely on appearance for showcase pieces may want to compare results against a traditional setter before committing to plier only assembly for a whole project.

Value for leathercraft and repair use

For the price of a single tool plus a substantial rivet supply, this kit offers a reasonable entry point for anyone starting leathercraft, bag repair, or belt making without investing in a full rivet press or multiple separate setters. The built-in punch removes the need for a separate hole punch step, which speeds up simple repairs like replacing a broken rivet on a bag strap or adding decorative studs to a belt. Buyers doing occasional or hobby level work should find the 240 piece supply lasts a long while, while anyone running a small production line may want to treat this as a starter kit and budget for a dedicated press or hammer setter later for deep or high volume rivet placement. Overall it is a practical, quiet running option for small to mid-size leather and fabric rivet jobs.

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