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  1. clownmidget

    rivnut/nutsert tool-can I borrow yours?

    ...man, where is the "Thread Killer" when I need it... my new favorite tools are a plasma cutter and welder...must control the metal
  2. clownmidget

    rivnut/nutsert tool-can I borrow yours?

    My, this was dragged out from the back of the closet... I guess to include pertinent content, my nutserts that were installed using a home-brewed bolt/washers/nut/spanner have held up entirely without issue. this is with plenty of high speed washboard, jarring, bumping and a leisurely drive...
  3. clownmidget

    rivnut/nutsert tool-can I borrow yours?

    Bill, thanks for the pics and ideas. I had already evolved to drastic measures by Saturday morning. Got a nice thin SAE-type washer with ID same as rivnut, scored surface of washer and rivnut with file, soldered them together, liberally coated shoulder of rivnut and surface of washer with JB...
  4. clownmidget

    rivnut/nutsert tool-can I borrow yours?

    Junk, tried to send you an email and it got bounced back. Mike R
  5. clownmidget

    rivnut/nutsert tool-can I borrow yours?

    George, yeah, I knew that the tool probably wouldn't fit for those two right at the cross member but I've had no luck with the many ideas from others and my own fiddling. One problem I know is that the inserts I got don't have any knurling or ribbing on the outer edge so it already has a...
  6. clownmidget

    rivnut/nutsert tool-can I borrow yours?

    Yeah Bill, I already tried it plus a few improvisations attempting to replicate the action of the tool until it looked like either I was going to build the tool with $200 worth of parts or break something. That's why I've given in to using the proper tool, go figure. Thanks Mike
  7. clownmidget

    rivnut/nutsert tool-can I borrow yours?

    I realize this will probably lead to a detailed bludgeoning on the inadequacies of my garage but I really don't have the cash or ability to justify buying the installation tool for these buggers. I only need to install 4 of the 3/8" (3/-18) threaded rivnuts or nutserts and the tool will...
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