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| foggydave Member Since: 29 Nov 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 263   
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Thanks for such an interesting post
One suggestion though is that for the tightening nut use a longer nut. The one in the picture is called a stud connector and is approximately 4 times longer than a standard nut so is far less prone to thread shearing. Also I used an Allen bolt as they are much harder than standard steel bolts. Stud connectors are available from Screwfix and Tool Station. If you live in Leicester go to a small shop called All Screwed Up on Cavendish Road. An absolute Aladdin's cave of all types of nuts, bolts and fixings. If an Allen screw is not available I would also use a fully threaded stainless steel screw/bolt as the thread will not shear as easily as normal steel  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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18th Oct 2018 8:58pm |
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| Si Member Since: 07 Sep 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 51
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Any recommendations for a rivnut tool? Thanks
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4th Oct 2019 9:51pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
Memfast do a great tool that will last a lifetime!I suppose it depends on how much rivnut work you do! |
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5th Oct 2019 1:28am |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2110  
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Some time ago I bougth this one (from China)
You should use with a cordless screwdriver Very good results, only take care of the force applied to the rivnut Click image to enlarge Cheers Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" Click image to enlarge |
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5th Oct 2019 9:57pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
sorry forgot the link: https://memfast.co.uk/shop/Vprod1.asp?cat=2258004632 One of the best rivnut tools around and good for confined spaces ..expensive but willl last a lifetime! |
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5th Oct 2019 11:00pm |
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| Si Member Since: 07 Sep 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 51
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Thank you.
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6th Oct 2019 4:59am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I've had a Bralo hand setting tool for years, which works absolutely fine. Ironically though, I've just ordered a cheap long-handled tool because the design has the head 'end on' rather than at 90 degrees, as I need to set a handful of rivnuts in a confined space.
To be honest, unless you're doing hundreds then any of the cheapish hand tools will probably do. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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6th Oct 2019 7:57am |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
Very true LRA... i do like a good tool though
 and the memfast one isvery good for confined spaces.
I think i might form a north east branch of tool buyers anonymous  as i am a sucker for a shiny new tool!most of which get used once then fill space up in the shed but the memfast rivnut tool is not one of them! |
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6th Oct 2019 2:26pm |
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| lonewolf Member Since: 23 Oct 2013 Location: North East England Posts: 210 
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https://www.spyderindustries.com/blogs/new...rivet-nuts
Check this out for a home made rivnut tool........similar to what’s been mentioned but simpler I think? |
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27th Feb 2021 8:43pm |
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| Lunar Landy Member Since: 02 Jun 2023 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 39 
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Hi All, I’ve tried a home made rivet nut tool to fit a rear step on my TD5 2003 but not joy, perhaps my technique is wrong or my spanner’s are not long enough, can anybody recommend a manual rivet nut tool that’s not crap but something that’s fit for purpose, considering it may only be light usage?
Thanks |
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30th Oct 2024 4:46pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17556 
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To be honest now I've discovered them the only manual rivnut setting tool I'd bother with is the Dafra DRNT512, see https://dafra.co.uk/home.html
It's a blisteringly good tool which sets just about any rivnut or rivstud you're likely to need, and does it consistently and flawlessly. The only possible downside is that it isn't cheap, but the best tools seldom are. |
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30th Oct 2024 5:41pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2271 
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M10 steel rivets require some considerable force to pull up properly in my opinion. The hex rivnuts in the rear crossmember particularly so. More than you can apply with a couple of spanners.
The best way is with an air tool. Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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30th Oct 2024 6:15pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17556
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The tool I linked to in the post above will easily set M12 steel inserts with no difficulty, and the first job I used it for required 20 M10 steel inserts. No problem and very quick (and a fraction of the cost of an air tool).
It really is a very good tool. |
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30th Oct 2024 10:44pm |
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