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Fergus Kyle

Joined: 03 Jun 2007
Posts: 291
Location: Burlington ON Canada

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:03 am Post subject: rivnuts

Cheers, 

	When Tony K of NZ extolled the quality of Rivnuts as a way to cut

time in installations, I was intrigued and have managed to save time and

energy attaching various devices to their proper sites. I used both #8-32

and #10-32 models from AirSpruce and homemade applicators to install.

	Lately however, having lost the knack, I tired to assemble several

in the top of the instrument coaming and lost every one through failure and

breakup (they don't seem to compress but fracture). Since the application of

a rivnut involves committing to a larger hole than usual, failure creates

complications as well as frustration. I used .250 or the rivnut would not

enter.

	I looked up your Google rivnut and came across BOLLHOFF as the

maker, and a description of their "EZ - Thin Head Round Body" for 8-32

application. They recommend a hole size from .234 to .238 inches, but my

measurement of the acquired

	I am drowning in self-pity here.

Ferg

Classic mono 914 CSprop

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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: rivnuts

Hi! Ferg

Tonight I'll "patch you through" a copy of my Rivnut tool instructions.

They are excellent so long as you can get your setting sequence correct.

I have used some stainless steel type since the aluminium ones wore out

so quickly.

I was loath to try to extract the old ones since I could see them

rotating on the end of the drill! Finally used a 1/8 drill and "spotted"

them  very carefully and they fall out .....but inside ! 

It is critical not to try to set them too tight but have confidence with

more loose settings on the tool.

Will revert....

Regards

Bob Harrison. G-PTAG  ...on first stoke up day ! (awoke 4am with damn

cramp making me "fit to puke"!



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Fergus Kyle

Joined: 03 Jun 2007
Posts: 291
Location: Burlington ON Canada

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:30 am Post subject: rivnuts

Bob, Your attention most appreciated.....   I think it's the size of hole I made because both copies snapped in two (ring in hole and centre piece separated). I hope we are talking about the same size/kind of rivnut (from AS&S) which are low profile tops and - #8 - about 0.250" just under that top. I found only Bollhoff pages to describe them and they are not the same size as I bought. Apparently Bollhoff bought out Rivnut Indiana in 2001 - and they didn't ask any of us permission.

         I used SS #8 bolts with double washers and SS nuts, but sense the rivnuts must be PULLED not twisted up into themselves, and don't have the tool - maybe that's the answer.

      Anyway, awaiting your message with anticipation!

Cheers, Ferg

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