Can I insert a rivnut without an expensive tool?
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2021
- Watch this video to see how easy it is to install a rivnut or rivet nut or nutsert without an expensive rivnut tool!
The process is rather quick and mostly effortless!
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Thank you! Great tip, no bullshit intro, no obnoxious background music. Subscribed!!
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This is one of the simplest and best explanatory videos on the subject! I need to insert a rivet into my jeep wranger, and this video made the difference. Thank you sir!
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Who needs a tool anymore? Two efficient way to install the rivnut. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Norbert! I am glad you found the video useful! Thank you for your support! 👌
This is great. I really needed to know this it's going help out a lot on my car
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Cheers for this, my rivnut tool was the wrong size for the next job so this video got the job done!
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Thank you very much. Helped me to complete a job I was working on !
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Fantastic! I used the method with washer #1. No special tools required :) Thank you for showing :D
I am glad you found the video helpful Kenny! Thank you for your support👌
Many thanks bro. The easiest and best demonstration on RUclips. Many thanks again.
I am very glad that it helped you! Here is a clearer version of that method, thanks for your support! 👌
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Thank you! This video was super helpful!
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Thank you. You saved me a lot of time.
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Awesome, just the answer I was looking for. Thanks 👍
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Nice simple video absolute boss thank you I can’t use a tool where I’m inserting m6’s this fixes my problem 👏🏻
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Thank you sir for sharing genius ideas, i can saved a hundred of pesos back here in the philippines.God bless and more power....
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Excellent! Thank you!
It is my pleasure Alan! I am glad that you found it helpful👌
Thank you for the easy to follow video. It saved me having to buy a die & anvil to fit my 1/4 x 20 bolts. You'd think that would be pretty standard in an American Rivnut set I bought from Harbor Freight but looks like they are only supplied with metric sizes.
I am glad that it helped. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
Great idea, thanks Deon
Any time! Thanks for your support! 👌
I love the accent obviously South African I am from Canada but I spent a year at Sun City working cheers from Canada.
Thanks for your comment and support Keith! 👌
very helpful THANK YOU
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Great presentation
Glad you think so! Look in the description of the video for the link to a much better one! 👌🏻
Brilliant - you just saved me at lot of hassle! I didn't have a washer so I drilled a M6 hole in a 10 pence coin :)
Awesome Nick! I'm glad you found it usefull. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
Really great idea.i have repaired nutsert air tool. I have never seen before.
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Thanks for the video, it really helps.
Looking at the prices of a rivnut tool here in S.A. I was contemplating to just take my 300w solar panel (that I'm planning to mount to my Jeep Wrangler's roof) to an engineering shop perhaps to install 4 of those rivnuts BUT then I stumbled across this video of yours. This is gonna work out way cheaper, thanks.
Also, I think it is better to use the hand tools instead of an impact driver so that you can feel where the limit is for the rivnut. I doubt you'll get a good feeling with an impact driver.
I'm really glad that it helped Brian! Thanks for your feedback and support! 👌🏻
This is awesome, thank you!!
Glad you like it! Have a look at the updated version of the video:
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Excellent DIY video. Just what I was looking for.I like & will use your first method.
I am glad you liked it, here is a clearer version of that video. Thanks for your support! 👌
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
@@DIYwithDeon I saw that & saved it instead of the other one.
Interesting procedures you shared. Probably would use an impact driver to save some work and time. Thanks for sharing!!😊
I am glad you enjoyed it! Have a look at this updated version of that video with the impact driver method included. Thanks for your support!👌
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Great Instruction ~ rivnuts are cool
Thank you for your support! 👌
Here is a clearer version of that video:
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Gracias! me acabo de ahorrar una herramienta que solo iba a usar pocas veces, thanks a lot!
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Thank you for this video
You are very welcome! Have a look in the deacription for an even better version of the video! 👌🏻
Thank you - a life saver!
Glad it helped!
Glad I found this. Subscribed
I'm glad you found the content useful Paul! Thanks for your support! 👌
great job ! I thought of buying the expensive tool myself ! You have save me a ton of cash
Thank you and it is my pleasure! just be careful not to damage the thread of the rivnut while doing this. Thanks for your support! 👌
Brilliant. Both methods seem better than the others recommended on utube.
Awesome, I'm glad that it helped! Thabks for your support! 👌🏻
Very nice job 👏
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Very good. I like the impact driver alternative 👍
Thanx Michael! Have a look at the clearer version with the impact driver included. 👌
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Thank you very much.
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I use a high tensile bolt some washers and nut. Hold the bolt so it can’t turn then tighten the nut to compress the RivNut. This avoids tearing the threads and applies no more load than the fancy tool.
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You just saved me 50 bucks. Thankyou
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@@DIYwithDeon It's useful when you have to insert 1 or 2 nuts!!
It's totally useless when you ha have to insert 100 nuts!!
Thank you!
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Fantastic 👌 never thought 👏 😊
Thanks a lot 😊
Thank you so much
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Here is a better version of that video:
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Thank you, very useful! 🤩🫡
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for your support!
Thk you for your video 👍
Thanks for watching! Here is a better version of that video. Thanks for your support! 👌
thank you brother.
You're most welcome! Have a look in the comment section for an updated version of the video. 👌
I knew there had to be a way. thank you!
You are most welcome, have a look at the updated version in the video description. 👌🏻
Thanks
It's a great pleasure! Watch the latest video where I build a proper rivnut tool as well...
Txs Bro I like to see more of this in further
Its a pleasure James! Be sure to keep an eye on the page and you will see more helpful tips and projects👌
Awesome, thank you
You're welcome! have a look at this updated video on the subject as well: ruclips.net/video/heLMQYwE1_o/видео.html
Good job :)
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Excellent .
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thanks you.
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Fantastic thinking
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@@DIYwithDeon
While searching for the tool, i found this vid.
Really, thank you
hi! thank you so much for the video. i have a question.
ive been using rivet nuts for light duty applications, say like mounting the number plate , or a hinge.
but, can i use this for heavy duty industrial applications, like say to attach legs for a table that takes 1000kgs on it. where i would put the screw horizontally, and the screw is loaded in the shear mode.
I have seen some those M16 rivnuts that easily cope under that amount of pressure, but those big boys require a big tool to set. Thanks for your support! 👌
Thanks!
You bet!
Tanks! Ça fonctionne très bien et permet de passer la où la machine ne passe pas. Dommage j'ai déjà acheté la machine 😅
It is my pleasure, now at least you have a back up plan. 👌
Thank you
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Thanks for sharing the idea with us You can depend on her
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Thank you! 👍🤣
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Thnks for sharing, :-)
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Legend!
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Smear a little grease or oil on any parts that will rub during tightening, such as the faces of the washers, etc. This reduces friction, but it also reduces the rotational force on the rivnut itself.
Forgive me for not wading through all the comments to check if this has already been suggested. 🥴
Thanks for your input and support! 👌
perfect!
Thank you! Have a look at the updated version of that video:
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Looks good- however, when i put this into practical use on a Heavy door- metal of course, and hollow- i couldn't stop the rivet nut from turning, so couldn't get the necessary expansion...Ideas?
Hi Russell, perhaps just start to squeeze the rivnut so that it just slightly expands and then put it in the hole. It should then bite more and should be able to stay in place. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
Great. Cheers.
Thank you Matty! Cheers!👌
Thanks for the video.
Question, with the second method you are turning and loading the bolt in the rivnut. Wouldn't that be harder on the threads than the stationary bolt in the first method?
Hi Michael! It's a pleasure and thank you for your support. With regards to your question, yes it does put a bit more strain on the rivnut threads, but that method is more aimed at using an impact driver. 👌🏻
Can we use the above procedure for stainless steel M12 x 23mm Knurled Flat Rivet Nuts ??
I surely believe you can. You probably will have to use a high tensile bolt and nut to prevent them from stripping. Thanks for your support! 👌
Awesome 👍
Thanks for your support Yann! 👌
@@DIYwithDeon I didn't bought rivnut because I didn't want to buy the tool. I bought some just after seeing your video 😅 can't wait to receive them and test 😍 thanks for the trick
You are very welcome!
Lekker Bru!
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Appreciate the video :) Would these techniques be suitable for replacing a rivnut on a bicycle downtube?
It's a pleasure Chris. Yes, I cannot see why it would not be suitable. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
I just bought a very high end tool and it was only $40.00 and came with lots of rivnuts and mandrels. Money well spent
Thats sounds great, I wish we had that option in S.A.
I have the tool too, but I came here to watch this video because the place I need to install a rivnut is not accessible to the tool.
@@shoveI When I was purchasing I saw two types of tool one which was a 90 deg angle type and the other one a straight vertical. The 90 degree was only $20
I would just add this has a chance of stripping your nut or ending up with a spinning rivnut. So get the tool if you are doing a decent number of rivnuts.
Thanks Robert! 👌🏻
Hey nice video, i appreciate the time taken to explain in depth. What rivnuts or cross nuts would you suggest for a car dashboard (pvc material). I need to attach a stereo panel but i need it in a way where if i have to make any future repairs i can unscrew the nuts and take the panel out. Its a diy project so i have to fix the panel on a desired place on a dashboard where i need some good grip to fix it and i find these kind of rivnuts or cross nuts appropriate for the job but i am afraid that when i apply the torque it might crack the dashboard. Any suggestions will be a big favor. Thanks.
You are welcome. Yes, the rivnuts will be too rough for the plastic. I would rather suggest something like threaded inserts for plastic. I hope this helps. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
thanks for the reply n the tip for using threaded inserts, i think then its better i go with plastic push clips or plastic fender clip locks keeping in mind the delicate nature of the dashboard.
Seems like the second method would be more likely to damage the rivnut since the bolt is actually threading in with the added resistance of the rivnut being compressed. It might put a little more wear on the threads than the first method.
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Good
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Great video. But the part that says " and then undo the nut and the whole assembly comes out like that " ...how did it kinda like go click and get undone so quickly I don't get it.
Thank you for the compliment. With the first method explained, the nut was being tightened against the rivnut when crushing it at the back by pulling the bolt. That is why the bolt is loosened when the nut is undone. I hope this makes sense. Thanks for your support and please have a look at the clearer video of theses methods.
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
I found when tightening the nut the rivnut just spins and pushes the bolt outwards? I have the tool, but to compress the largest rivnuts with this tool is basically impossible.
Second method worked well though. I used an impact drill. Thanks 👍
Usually the washer helps to prevent the rivnut from turning when it doesn't fit snug in the hole. But I am glad that one of the methods worked well for you. Thanks for your support! 👌
@@DIYwithDeon
Cheers man. Needed to mount a fan, it's summer here in Australia and I was sweating my ass off 🥵
In the second method, what purpose does the stationary wrench serve?
It is mainly for even pressure against the surface to help keep the rivnut from turning before it bulges at the back. I hope this helps? Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
Wow. Done in 90 seconds! Awesome.
Thank you for your response and support! 👌
GOOD
Thanks Marcio! Have a look at the better version of that video:
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Thanks for your support! 👌
Does the hand method work for stainless steel rivnuts or do they require a special tool?
It will work just fine. Just be sure to use a high tensile steel bolt and nut so that they do not strip before the rivnut compress. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
May i know how much the body length of rivnut gets reduced after riveting ?? because the body length mentioned by various supplier on catalog is the original one and not the final one after riveting process
It varies slightly between brands. On the outside on the rivnut you will see lines. This is the area that collapses and should give you an idea of how much reduction there will be. I hope this helps. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
@@DIYwithDeon
Possible improvement?
If you use a threaded bar connection nut (about an inch long?) and a longer bolt, it will spread the force on the bolt threads. Less likely to strip.
Why do you need two washers? Seems like one would work just the same on the first setup
Its just for less friction on the rivnut while turning the nut. It helps for the rivnut not to spin in the hole. 👌🏻
Seen a similar method, but this one is much easier.
I am glad you found it useful. Here is a clearer version of that video:
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Thanks for your support! 👌
Could you use , rivnut on Hardboard ..that stuff on back of kitchen cupboards..
I would not recommend it. the rivnut would probably pull through the hardboard during fitment. Thanks for your support! 👌
@@DIYwithDeon ok ..thanks
Plus you dont have to access to the back side. Could be quite useful when deal panels cant access to the back.
Absolutely, thanks for your support! 👌
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Perfect!
With polite 👍👍👍
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It's better to rotate the nut instead of the bolt to avoid friction on the threads of the rivetnut
Thank you for the contribution and your support👌
A dash of ptfe spray and an impact driver is the quickest and easiest.
Absolutely, And I should definitely invest in one
Yes we can and do it
Thanks Phillip, I enjoyed your response! 😅👌🏻
If you have a significant number of *M10* rivet nuts to install, I suggest you get the tool or use another method. I installed 4 and it nearly killed me. For m10 nuts, both the torque and lateral pressure required to keep the rivnut from spinning while crimping are are very large.
That is very true Jorge, this is more of a get the job done trick. Please feel free to watch my video on how to make a proper rivnut tool. Thank you for your support! 👌🏻
@@DIYwithDeon The other thing is that the only M10 rivets i could get my hands on did NOT have any markings (flutes?) around the sides. I think that that made them very strong and hard to crimp. Still I managed but it was not easy... Thank you for the video...
If use own strength didn't work, why don't you use cordless torque wrench.. or u can use big ratchet to shrink the thread..
@@JorgeGarcia-ff3mutried hitting it with your purse?
I just made my Chevrolet Astro into a camper van, and build the shelves etc that is now in the way so I can not lower the ceiling cover to install a roof rack with nuts behind the ceiling cover. Would the 12 screw roof rack be safe if I use rivnuts?
I would say it should be fine, as I have seen many aftermarket roofracks and roofbars being fitted with rivnuts. As long as they are placed in the designated spots. 👌🏻
And how to remove bolt if the revit spinning free
Hi there! In both cases, the rivnut should be able wiggle out with a pair of pliers if it has reached its maximum compressed state and still spinning freely. Otherwise, try to tighten it a bit more so the bulge at the back pulls the front face of the rivnut against the surface it is installed in. I hope this helps? Thank you for your support! 👌
He is not lying …. He didn’t explain to make the hole just the right size for the riv nut … with the tool you likely can have the hole larger …like a typical rivet gun set up with rivets
Thanks for your support 👌 Have a look at this updated version of the video where a few more pints are covered:
ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
Why not use a flanged nut? Would using a flanged nut be better than using a washer where the nut is?
The washer helps reduce friction so the rivnut does not turn before it kicks open. Thanks for your support! 👍🏻
Now try to do these things with the M3 thread, and we'll see😊 And then you have a lot of such clever people in RUclips: you show the same thing with large threaded rivets
I can believe you, I guess I will cross that bridge when I get there😁 But thanks for your support! 👌🏻
I tried with M4, it was impossible, the bolt kept bending. And these are stainless bolts. Will have to use rivets instead.
I just installed a few M4 rivnuts using method 1 in my cycle to hold the battery. I knew that something would give way and used stainless steel bolts and nuts to tighten the rivnut. Yes, both bolts have bent out of shape. It can be done, just keep minimal space between the head of the bolt and the nut.
I’m using stainless rivnuts into mild steel and can’t for the life of me get the dammed thing to bite. It seems that the rivnut is spinning along with the bolt while turning it. Besides buying the proper tools, does anyone have a suggestion?
Hi Brian, maybe the hole is a bit too big. Otherwise start to crush the rivnut only a bit before inserting it, so that it can grab the sides of the metal better and then press it firmly against the metal while turning the bolt. I hope this helps a bit. Thanks for your support! 👌
It is the friction driving the fitting around, a proper tool pulls the Rivnut like a standard rivet gun. There are cheaper tools available one is like two wedges which were on you tube but I cannot find it again the other way is to use perfectly flat washers with grease or use a bearing (thrust) washer to help eliminate the friction. Anyone can use a bolt and nut for a run of the mill rivnuts but there are many types available under different names for different jobs, you are using stainless that is harder to set and has it got ridges to help it grip .can you drill a slightly smaller hole to overcome the turning last but not least have you got the right length of Rivnut for the job. Hope all goes well.
@Brian Oglow : Brian, I realise that I am a month too late, but for other viewers, if you try Deon's first method, there is no turning force on the rivnut... that method should work fine for you. The second method only works if the rivnut grips the material, and probably would not work in your case.
(Unless you mean that the rivnut spins after it is inserted, and cannot be used as intended?)
can it works with M3 rivet nut?
It should work fine, it normaly gets easier when you go smaller.
@@DIYwithDeon i see. thank you sir
Tried this and the issue is the Rivnut turns which works against you turning the spanner.
I eventually sucked it up and went and bought the correct tool for the job.
I am sorry about your unpleasant experience. At least you have a proper tool now. Here is a clearer version of that video where I also mentioned that problem: ruclips.net/video/R5mXTGUO82g/видео.html
If you use a relatively long high tensile bolt and a nut you can hold the bolt (socket or ring spanner) and use a ring spanner to turn the nut clockwise to compress the RivNut. I’ve done loads in car wheel arches where fancy tools can’t reach.
How long of a bolt did you use?
Hi Adam! Just long enough to accomodate the length of the rivnut and the nut with washers on top. Thanks for your support! 👌🏻
Thank you! Very helpful video!
First method is good. Second won't work most time because nut will spin
Thank you for your feedback and support! 👌