Thread: Rivnut tool experience?

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You're right about keeping the insert square, just trying to pull the lever on the handpiece is a killer even for 6mm ones. Get a few extras of the part that screws into the gun and the insert is fitted to. They are brittle and break if twisted.

I have used them for many projects, last being fitting the steps/sliders on the D2. Worked a treat and haven't looked like moving even after landing on one side hard enough to twist the sill.

...and just to confuse matters, I'll say that I've found a manual one more than adequate.

I also find it a useful tool to carry around in the toolkit as you can use rivnuts in all sorts of places for a bush-fix.

M

And just to confuse the issue even further, someone will probably come on here soon and explain how you don't even need a special tool - just an appropriate sized bolt and a few washers and nuts.

Have a manually operated rivnut tool, it's fine and keeping it perfectly square does not matter as the insert will square itself, I'd of bought pneumatic if using it alot though

and on top of that theres 2 types of manual types..... lever action and ratchet action...

the lever action is the fastest of the manuals and the ratchet type is the easiest to use and IMHO gives a better result

if you only have a couple to do or access is too tight to allow the setting tool in Here is how to do it without the proper tool

I have a rivnut tool that friend of mine made which woorks really well.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

and on top of that theres 2 types of manual types..... lever action and ratchet action...

On the US website, I saw they have a manual hydraulic one and a two handed concertina type one too.

Thanks for the link to your other non-tool method. Very cool.

Is there such a thing as a battery powered tool instead of the pneumatic ones?

Alan

Hi what about these [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5sBzK82Wb4]Dafra Rivnut Adapter for cordless drill. www.dafra.com.au - YouTube[/ame]
they look good in that you can use it anywhere because you do not need an air supply.
Rivets Rivnuts & Tooling - Dafra - Melbourne (03) 9555 6872
I have no afflation in any way nor have I used one, but I am going to order one.
just thought it may be worth the bit extra being that you can use it anywhere and the best option for you and the sizes you use.
Cheers Peter