Hand nailers, staplers, and riveting tools drive fasteners to secure and join materials. They perform low-volume fastening tasks that don't require the force of a powered nailer, stapler, or riveter. Hand nailers, staplers, and tackers fix materials in place or fasten them together using either brad nails or staples. Typical applications include installing building materials and anchoring tubes or cables. Rivet tools set rivets into drilled holes to join sheet metal, plastic sheets, fabrics, and other thin materials.