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Rivinut installation tool?
Has anyone found a good way to install rivinuts DIY ie 6-32, 8-32 and or 10-32 without the driver tool? . I often would like to install one or two but have never had the need for purchasing the driver tool. Most of the automotive tools use the Metric size nuts and I don t want to start that. I ve seen the video where you use a battery driver and coupling nut but not much luck with rotating the screw for installing them, it usually pull the threads out of the nut.
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ACS P/N 12-03708
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Rivnuts are a pain in the a**. Do yourself a favor and install nut plates.
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Rivnuts
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I have/use both ACS HOMEBUILDERS RIVET NUT TOOL (12-00968)
and L-1000 ECONOMY HAND RIVET NUT TOOL. Both types work well. If you can, always install a nutplate instead. My Navion has a bunch of rivnuts and I proactively replace them with nutplates when I do something that provides access. If you must use a rivnut, then use a "keyed" version. You can file a slot with a jewelers file for the anti-rotation key. The key will allow a bit more torque before it spins but you can't hog down on any screw going into a rivnut like you can a nutplate. |
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I also agree that platenuts are better but sometimes you can't get behind a structure to install platenuts and that is where keyed rivnuts come in handy. |
I used the HF tool but not their rivnuts. Get them with the tang from ACS. Testing showed the tang holds well, much better than the HF serrated.
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ALL eventually slip after being installed. |
I have to stand up in support of rivnuts...I used all three sizes (6,8,10) in various non structural areas of the plane. Platenuts are preferable and cheaper but there are many cases where you need a blind fastener and pop rivet doesn't get the job done. I've never had one rotate on me either but that's probably because I'm careful when installing them, and drill a tight fitting hole so the collar gets maximum grip
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