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foggydave Member Since: 29 Nov 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 263 |
Thanks for such an interesting post
One suggestion though is that for the tightening nut use a longer nut. The one in the picture is called a stud connector and is approximately 4 times longer than a standard nut so is far less prone to thread shearing. Also I used an Allen bolt as they are much harder than standard steel bolts. Stud connectors are available from Screwfix and Tool Station. If you live in Leicester go to a small shop called All Screwed Up on Cavendish Road. An absolute Aladdin's cave of all types of nuts, bolts and fixings. If an Allen screw is not available I would also use a fully threaded stainless steel screw/bolt as the thread will not shear as easily as normal steel Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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18th Oct 2018 9:58pm |
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Si Member Since: 07 Sep 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 51 |
Any recommendations for a rivnut tool? Thanks
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4th Oct 2019 10:51pm |
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nitram17 Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2260 |
Memfast do a great tool that will last a lifetime!I suppose it depends on how much rivnut work you do! |
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5th Oct 2019 2:28am |
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Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2108 |
Some time ago I bougth this one (from China)
You should use with a cordless screwdriver Very good results, only take care of the force applied to the rivnut Click image to enlarge Cheers Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" Click image to enlarge |
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5th Oct 2019 10:57pm |
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nitram17 Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2260 |
sorry forgot the link: https://memfast.co.uk/shop/Vprod1.asp?cat=2258004632 One of the best rivnut tools around and good for confined spaces ..expensive but willl last a lifetime! |
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6th Oct 2019 12:00am |
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Si Member Since: 07 Sep 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 51 |
Thank you.
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6th Oct 2019 5:59am |
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LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 |
I've had a Bralo hand setting tool for years, which works absolutely fine. Ironically though, I've just ordered a cheap long-handled tool because the design has the head 'end on' rather than at 90 degrees, as I need to set a handful of rivnuts in a confined space.
To be honest, unless you're doing hundreds then any of the cheapish hand tools will probably do. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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6th Oct 2019 8:57am |
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nitram17 Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2260 |
Very true LRA... i do like a good tool though and the memfast one isvery good for confined spaces.
I think i might form a north east branch of tool buyers anonymous as i am a sucker for a shiny new tool!most of which get used once then fill space up in the shed but the memfast rivnut tool is not one of them! |
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6th Oct 2019 3:26pm |
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lonewolf Member Since: 23 Oct 2013 Location: North East England Posts: 206 |
https://www.spyderindustries.com/blogs/new...rivet-nuts
Check this out for a home made rivnut tool........similar to what’s been mentioned but simpler I think? |
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27th Feb 2021 9:43pm |
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