Rivnut Tool

[nelmo]

Does anyone know if there is some sort of adaptor to allow a pop rivet tool to do rivnuts?

 

The tools look so similar and I'd rather not have to buy a separate one, if possible.

[Guest mower man]

Bargain basement tool is simply a correct size set crew and a nut ,place rivnut in hole ,fit nut to bolt, fit bolt to riv nut hold bolt with spanner ,tighten nut down onto rivnut til it is tight in hole ,undo nut and wind out bolt simples ,but easier with correct tool ,Ihave used both the above can be used when acsess is tight HTH mick

[ozz]

My advice would be to buy the best rivnut tool available. a cheap tool will break and before it breaks will fit rivnuts poorly.

[cb750]

Mick's saying to use the nut and bolt to set the rivnut into place. Put the nut onto the bolt then screw that assembly into the rivnut. By holding the bolt head and turning the nut it will set the rivnut into place.

 

Buy a good quality rivnut tool as the cheaper ones won't pull the larger sizes into place without wearing badly - ask me how I know! Mine was exchanged but the replacement was still rubbish. I now borrow a fabricators professional piece of kit when I need one.

[Guest ali2992]

definitely agree with buy the best you can afford, i went through about 3 before then switching to a memfast one that was about twice the price of a standard one but it hasn't missed a beat, its not a pull type either so access in small areas is great too

[nelmo]

Thanks all - decided on one of these:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M6-Rivnut-insertion-setting-tool-rivet-nut-nutsert-threaded-gun-blind-rivet-new-/400968989313?hash=item5d5b9d3a81

[sj-bradley]

That's basically the nut / bolt type job with a large washer.

 

I had some made up that had ball bearing mating surfaces which made them easier to use but the weak point is that the nut you use is only good for a few rivnuts before you have to replace with another as the threads tend to wear out quickly.

 

Works well though.

Simon.

Edited August 14, 2015 by Simon B

[Guest 2b cruising]

Remember that says 6mm rivets only.

No use for anything bigger or smaller.

Rivet guns just don't have the leverage to fit riv nuts.

Even if you were Charles Atlas, the tool would brake before crimping the nut.

[Guest iank]

Got my rivetter from Machine Mart, also does riv nuts of various sizes. Makes life really easy, but you do also need a cheap and nasty rivet gun for those hard to reach places.

 

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-heavy-duty-nut-riveter-set?da=1&TC=SRC-rivet

[Landie71]

I didn't spend a fortune on mine - picked it up from eBay after having a chat with one of the guys at GBS. Its got several insets so it can be used with different size rivets & it's been invaluable (not just on the Zero either)