Sorry, but when I added to the thread, I never gave it a thought as to one gets such a gizmo' other than swiping it.

I have had them for years, and it's not a real high dollar tool--at least I don't think it is.

Maybe there are different types of thread-sets (pop rivet guns) but the thread set fastener doesn't seem as if it would be as strong. The shop I was at was major serious about flawless work, and sh!t just couldn't fall apart. So you could chain up a gorillia with one of these things.

Anyway, the pop rivet thing seems to have a flimsy flange, a ridge like area that compresses. So it's hard to say how strong it would be. Also, if I remember correctly, the rivet set costs something like $60, even at harbor freight.