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Cordless Rivnut tool?
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They've always been cordless!!
www.harborfreight.com
10 in. Professional Rivet Nut Setter Kit
Amazing deals on this 10In Pro Rivet Nut Setter at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
There are several on Amazon in the $130 range. I looked at a few hoping they were close enough to work with M18 batteries, but none really looked like it.
Just one example
Downside is you probably won't be able to fine replacement batteries when those inevitably take a shit. But at that price point, if you get a few projects out of it, you're probably still ahead of what a name brand one would cost.
I wonder if the snouts from the cheap ones could be adapted to a real red one?
Just one example
Downside is you probably won't be able to fine replacement batteries when those inevitably take a shit. But at that price point, if you get a few projects out of it, you're probably still ahead of what a name brand one would cost.
I wonder if the snouts from the cheap ones could be adapted to a real red one?
They've always been cordless!!
10 in. Professional Rivet Nut Setter Kit
Amazing deals on this 10In Pro Rivet Nut Setter at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Absolutely this.
Or if you only have a handful to set, DIY it with the bolt/nut method.
They have their place for sure. Dab of Locktite 609 or similar seems to help in the thin stuff especially.
MigGunslinger
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I have good luck with them. I source mine from mcmaster or bolt depot. The material thickness needs to be within the range of the rivnut, they start collapsing at different points. I also drill the material to where the riv-nut just barely fits, better if I have to tap them in lightly. I have heard of people putting a little bit of panel bond or similar on the nut to seal and retain it better but have never had to do that.
MigGunslinger
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There is also this style that uses your existing drill:
Edit: this and a right angle drill might be really handy in a tight place.
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2big bronco
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The harbor freight one works good
94toytruck
Eastcoast crawler
I probably have hundreds of those in my buggy. All set by hand, wish there was a better way.
arse_sidewards
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They're still unforgiving if you half ass the install and then crank the bolt down super tight and let it rust in there for a few years.
If you don't need the warranty you can find that same one cheaper online.
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We have 3 of the Firebird Tools at work. They are ok. Batteries are tiny ( 2Ah) and expensive, don't last long. The tools work, but are far from beeing cheap.
speed bump
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Astro makes a drill adapter
www.astrotools.com
Rivet Nut Drill Adapter Kit | Astro Pneumatic Tools
Easily convert cordless or corded drills into power rivet nut setters Includes 8 mandrels and nosepieces in Metric and SAE:M3, M4, M5, M6, 8-32, 10-32, 10-2 ...
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After spending some time under the X3 last night, drilling all the 10mm holes sucks far worse than the quick squeeze it takes to install the rivnuts if I'm being honest. Just going to plow through em. If Milwaukee ever ends up making one, I'd probably buy one.Contorion: digitaler Fachhändler für Handwerk und Industrie
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We have 3 of the Firebird Tools at work. They are ok. Batteries are tiny ( 2Ah) and expensive, don't last long. The tools work, but are far from beeing cheap.
snivilous
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Late to the party, but this is what I use. Couple bucks on McMaster. Normal bolt that threads into the rivnut, then you tighten the two pieces together and they're reverse threaded so it pulls it apart. A small impact and an open end wrench and you zip through them super fast, I usually use a second impact/drill to remove/tighten the center bolt. Really fast, cheap, and effectively motorized. I also TIG weld the rim of the rivnut so it can't spin ever, and the rim acts like a piece of filler so it's fast and keeps it flush.
Guy in one of my sxs groups showed me this. Looks like available in communisms and Merica. Decent price point and good reviews.
Amazon Rivnut tool
Amazon Rivnut tool
SomeGuyFromOlympia
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we had some pneumatic rivnut setters at work
I thought that worked just fine
I thought that worked just fine
chumly2071
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I got this one at Amazon, and several mandrels to convert to sizes I want to install. works ok so far.
base kit
mandrel expansion klt
base kit
mandrel expansion klt
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PAToyota
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I've got the Astro Pneumatic tools:
- XL Nut/Thread Setting Hand Riveter Kit 1/2" Capacity | Astro Pneumatic Tools
- Professional Hand Rivet Nut Kit SAE & Metric with Rivet Nuts | Astro Pneumatic Tools
I haven't had an issue with them spinning on anything I've used them for, but can see in a situation where they'd get some corrosion that could be a problem. Like has been said, drill the hole just large enough to tap the rivnut in and they hold pretty well. I have tacked a few in place just for added insurance, though.
rockmup
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Late to the party, but this is what I use. Couple bucks on McMaster. Normal bolt that threads into the rivnut, then you tighten the two pieces together and they're reverse threaded so it pulls it apart. A small impact and an open end wrench and you zip through them super fast, I usually use a second impact/drill to remove/tighten the center bolt. Really fast, cheap, and effectively motorized. I also TIG weld the rim of the rivnut so it can't spin ever, and the rim acts like a piece of filler so it's fast and keeps it flush.
Same for me, I've done several thousand of them with that tool.
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First rule. Never use them where you can't get to the back of them.
Second rule. Anti-seize on any bolts you put into them.
I've used a pneumatic gun that worked pretty well. It had a chuck that held a cap screw so you could keep replacing it as it wore out. I have a Wurth manual ratchet set for installing them which was silly money at the time but works very nicely.
You can do it with a drilled hollow nut and cap screw, but it's ugly and they often crush off-centre.
PAToyota
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Seeing how some of the people at the shop install them - grab a drill bit about the right size, wallow out the hole, give a half-hearted squeeze to the rivnut - I'm not too surprised from your experience. I take some time doing it right and haven't had any issues with the ones I've set.
If I can get to the back of them I'll use a regular nut...
Agree on the anti-seize, though.
That is my one issue with my set - particularly the smaller sizes. Over time the force to set the rivnut is greater than the strength of the threads on the tool and they wear out.
94toytruck
Eastcoast crawler
Never had one last long enough to wear threads out. Typically they stretch and break at the base of the threads on the smaller sizes. That's setting steel rivnuts 1/4-20 or smaller. We're talking a lot though over time into .120
PAToyota
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I've never had one break - just strip the threads out. Yep - 1/4" / 5mm and smaller.