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Technical Shop => Tools and Equipment => Topic started by: Brads70 on November 07, 2018, 06:16:49 PM

Title: Rivnut, Rivet nut, threaded inserts, source
Post by: Brads70 on November 07, 2018, 06:16:49 PM
https://www.rivetsonline.com/rivet-nuts-threaded-inserts/steel-rivet-nuts-threaded-inserts


Good for installing mirrors on the door. etc....
Title: Re: Rivnut, Rivet nut, threaded inserts, source
Post by: anlauto on November 07, 2018, 06:38:15 PM
I buy mine from a local Fastenal, you must have one local ?
https://www.fastenal.com/products/fasteners/rivets/rivet-nuts?r=~%7Ccategoryl1:%22600000%20Fasteners%22%7C~%20~%7Ccategoryl2:%22600191%20Rivets%22%7C~%20~%7Ccategoryl3:%22602457%20Rivet%20Nuts%22%7C~
Title: Re: Rivnut, Rivet nut, threaded inserts, source
Post by: sireland67 on November 07, 2018, 06:39:31 PM
Check McMaster-Carr, I need to source some also.
The threads are #10
Title: Re: Rivnut, Rivet nut, threaded inserts, source
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on November 07, 2018, 06:42:49 PM
If you're serious about using nutserts/rivnuts in sheet metal, -go and buy- the right sized annular cutters. I use Hougen Rotacuts with the pointed center. They make perfect circles in the sheet metal without any distortion. I have many, many of those installed throughout my car. It is much nicer to not need a nut and washer on everything, or require access to the backside.

https://www.hougen.com/cutters/sheet-metal-hole-cutters/Rotacut-sheet-metal-hole-cutters.html
Title: Re: Rivnut, Rivet nut, threaded inserts, source
Post by: 71-440 on December 03, 2018, 05:50:37 PM
Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on November 07, 2018, 06:42:49 PM
If you're serious about using nutserts/rivnuts in sheet metal, -go and buy- the right sized annular cutters. I use Hougen Rotacuts with the pointed center. They make perfect circles in the sheet metal without any distortion. I have many, many of those installed throughout my car. It is much nicer to not need a nut and washer on everything, or require access to the backside.

https://www.hougen.com/cutters/sheet-metal-hole-cutters/Rotacut-sheet-metal-hole-cutters.html

I was in the aerospace industry for 18 years. Machinist, tool maker. We used those shell cutters alot on sheet metal. Nice clean accurate holes.
Title: Re: Rivnut, Rivet nut, threaded inserts, source
Post by: JS29 on December 04, 2018, 06:09:33 AM
I have the small set, use it for spot weld cutting.  :perfect10:  :alan2cents: