I'm currently looking to get into building AKs. My current project is a Saiga conversion which will be ready for rivets fairly shortly. For this version, I need the capacity to trigger guard rivets (will for sure get a press and the AK builder trigger guard rivet tool).

I'm on the fence between getting the expensive AK builder rivet tool for trunnion rivets, or getting the Toth tool bolt cutter and long rivet tools. Cost wise, getting one versus the other two isn't a huge difference, but the Toth tool options are simpler for my feeble mind to understand.

If this Saiga build goes well, I'm planning to up my game and do at least three builds on 80% receivers, so I don't want to cheap out. I'm just trying to figure out the best balance between cost and lack of skill level. If all goes well, I hope to give my dad a "ghost gun" for Christmas this year.

Can’t speak to the Toth Tool riveting jig, but the AK-builder tools worked great for me.  Simple for this newb to use and understand - and it does come with a few more instructions in the box.  I have heard good things about Toth, though, so I don’t think there’s a wrong answer.

In case anyone else stumbles on this thread, once the ak builder tool is in hand, it is fairly obvious how it works. And it works very well. That said, I recommend having at least three long rivets on hand.