top drive

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2016

• #1

anyone got a rivinut tool ? what kind is it- is it any good.

seen the sealey one for about 60 quid - it any cope?

got some m8s to set in my bulkhead and i need to do 2 m6s in my bike frame - i previously tried fitting these the old fashioned bolt with a bit of steel and 2 nuts ....that i usually do .... it failed to get it tight enough

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Jan 5, 2016

• #2

I bought the one for Island which works well.
Didnt spend a fortune for the amount of times I've used it

http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/threaded-rivet-insert-tool-633942-p-7137.html

 

listerdiesel

Well-Known Member

Events Planner

• Jan 5, 2016

• #3

We have a set of these at the factory, M6 up to M12, but the kit is best part of £500 to buy.

The cheaper ones are OK for occasional use, we have a small kit that does M4 to M6 but it isn't that strong.

Where are you located? Maybe someone near to you has one?

Peter

 

vilguy

Do'er of stuff and the like

• Jan 5, 2016

• #4

top drive said:

anyone got a rivinut tool ? what kind is it- is it any good.

seen the sealey one for about 60 quid - it any cope?

got some m8s to set in my bulkhead and i need to do 2 m6s in my bike frame - i previously tried fitting these the old fashioned bolt with a bit of steel and 2 nuts ....that i usually do .... it failed to get it tight enough

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Ive got a couple similar to the one biggee posted. Done several hundred rivnuts with them and still going strong.

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Jan 5, 2016

• #5

All you need is a bolt, a nut, a washer, some grease and two spanners.

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

Events Planner

• Jan 5, 2016

• #6

Tightness is also a function of hole size and the knurling on the rivnut. Buy good quality rivnuts, not whatever's cheapest on ebay ..

 

greyhair

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2016

• #7

wammers said:

All you need is a bolt, a nut, a washer, some grease and two spanners.

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agree with the above, this is what i have just used for my bulkhead
sod buying a tool unless you are doing loads

 

top drive

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2016

• #8

ive done loads that way over the years - i feel im doing enough i can justfy the tool for future

you might be right about that paulD - the frame was thin wall ti tubing ..... it previously had a rivinut in the location just that it worked loose then fell out might have to size up to the next size.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Jan 5, 2016

• #9

I have this one

http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/117294-eclipse-2745-nut-riveter-rivnut-nut-setting-kit.html

Had it for quite a few years, It works well Doesnt see a huge amount of use, though, not like it would in a garage.

Agree with Paul D, try and get a quality rivnut, the cheapies arent very good.