handy tool

tezzer · 01-02-2011, 22:55

handy tool to have.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rivnut-Rivetnu...item27b5c09cd2

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rivnut-Rivet-n..._SM&hash=item5

Fez_uk · 01-02-2011, 23:01

Got one of those tools but you can also just use a bolt and 2 nuts to secure the riv nut.

tezzer · 01-02-2011, 23:03

that would make sense, are they any good ?? as they say better than a self tapper.

Fez_uk · 01-02-2011, 23:05

Not got around to using them, But what I have read they are alot better.

tezzer · 01-02-2011, 23:13

i might order a bag of them, must come in handy sometime, especially on my mk2.

update, just ordered a bag,

(RIP) PLANK · 01-02-2011, 23:30

I've used them a fair bit to add extras inside the back of transit vans and I have always found them very good, as long as the bodywork can stand the load you are planning to place on it

The Patrolman · 01-02-2011, 23:39

I've always used this type and would guess more practical....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nut-Riveter-3m...item5d2c04ed58

tezzer · 01-02-2011, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

I've used them a fair bit to add extras inside the back of transit vans and I have always found them very good, as long as the bodywork can stand the load you are planning to place on it

I've got a couple off jobs for them already, see how we go, once their here.

Peasgood · 01-02-2011, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

I've always used this type and would guess more practical....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nut-Riveter-3m...item5d2c04ed58

Same as mine and is useful.
Top tip, don't use stainless rivnuts, they are too hard and will knacker the pliers and dies. If you want rust free use ally instead.
The steel ones are plated and last very well anyway.

01-02-2011, 22:55	#1
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	handy tool handy tool to have. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rivnut-Rivetnu...item27b5c09cd2 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rivnut-Rivet-n..._SM&hash=item5

01-02-2011, 23:01	#2
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Got one of those tools but you can also just use a bolt and 2 nuts to secure the riv nut.

01-02-2011, 23:03	#3
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	that would make sense, are they any good ?? as they say better than a self tapper.

01-02-2011, 23:05	#4
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Not got around to using them, But what I have read they are alot better.

01-02-2011, 23:13	#5
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	i might order a bag of them, must come in handy sometime, especially on my mk2. update, just ordered a bag,

01-02-2011, 23:30	#6
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I've used them a fair bit to add extras inside the back of transit vans and I have always found them very good, as long as the bodywork can stand the load you are planning to place on it

01-02-2011, 23:39	#7
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	I've always used this type and would guess more practical.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nut-Riveter-3m...item5d2c04ed58