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warren57
10-31-2012, 05:37 PM
Can anyone recommend a rivet nut set for installing nuts in sheetmetal?
Thanks

Rick_L
10-31-2012, 07:02 PM
I don't have a specific recommendation.

The main thing here, at least for me, is a setting tool that's affordable that will work on several sizes. Depending on the intended use, you will want to look at the choices on torque retention (pure friction vs. a key vs. a spline). Aluminum vs. steel is another consideration. The force required to set the rivnut can be considerable. You can easily spend several hundred $$ on a tool that you might only use to set a couple dozen fasteners, and that doesn't work for most of us.

I saw a discussion on cheap homemade rivnut setting tools at camaros.net a few years back.

chevynut
10-31-2012, 07:26 PM
Warren, can you get to the backside of the panel, or is it a blind hole? I usually like to use these captive nuts instead of Rivnuts, since these are flush with the metal.


http://www.mcmaster.com/#captive-nuts/=jyu245

Found these....


http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/to/rivnuttools.html
http://www.carolinarovers.info/croc-stuff/tips/259-make-your-own-rivnut-tool
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=jyu2k7



Can anyone recommend a rivet nut set for installing nuts in sheetmetal?
Thanks

Troy
11-01-2012, 02:50 PM
I've used Rivet Nuts but I've always just used a bolt, nut and washer to install them. Cheap tool, works fine.

reborn55
11-04-2012, 05:49 PM
Got my work set from NAPA

warren57
11-18-2012, 07:18 PM
Used the bolt, nut washer idea and it worked well and allowed installation under the dash in tight area.
Thanks

markm
11-19-2012, 05:52 AM
I got a nut zert set on Ebay that was same one Fastenal sells for half the money.