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DennisRhodes 01-21-2019 08:35 AM

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.

Ron B. 01-21-2019 08:39 AM

ACS P/N 12-03708

N941WR 01-21-2019 09:35 AM

I used one of these .

It works best when you use a drill to set them

Jpm757 01-21-2019 11:46 AM

Rivnuts are a pain in the a**. Do yourself a favor and install nut plates.

rv8ch 01-21-2019 11:57 AM

Rivnuts
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jpm757 (Post 1318526)
Rivnuts are a pain in the a**. Do yourself a favor and install nut plates.

Totally agree - I spent a fortune on them, and was a big mistake. Some slip after being installed. I'd find a way to avoid them.

gyoung 01-21-2019 12:57 PM

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.

N941WR 01-21-2019 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gyoung (Post 1318540)
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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.

I agree with this.

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.

BillL 01-21-2019 02:46 PM

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.

rv7charlie 01-21-2019 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rv8ch (Post 1318527)
Totally agree - I spent a fortune on them, and was a big mistake. Some slip after being installed. I'd find a way to avoid them.

That is incorrect.

ALL eventually slip after being installed.

Mark Dickens 01-21-2019 04:07 PM

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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