mark powell Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 After watching the latest episode of Project Binky on youtube, I have decided to get a Rivnut tool. There appears to be a plethora of tools available, with different actions. I am tempted to get the one as used on Binky, https://tooltime.co.uk/shoppingcart/product/voche-professional-8-threaded-rivet-nut-insert-tool-3-6-mm/ But not having as much strength in my wrist as I used to, this is tempting. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-AK3039HM-Drill-Powered-Adaptor/dp/B07SJ253HB/ref=asc_df_B07SJ253HB/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=372384296836&hvpos=1o16&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14766208762200676170&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045122&hvtargid=pla-879401263877&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=79390523034&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=372384296836&hvpos=1o16&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14766208762200676170&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045122&hvtargid=pla-879401263877 I never get on with the 'long arm' type of riveter, but could be tempted. (space may be an issue though?) https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/392578641119?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=392578641119&targetid=522579838503&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006692&poi=&campaignid=6744139836&mkgroupid=78343140606&rlsatarget=aud-629407025185:pla-522579838503&abcId=1139126&merchantid=6995734&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgKzwBRCjARIsABBbFujDJQa0vbSNMK7E3XAi3j-wD8TKtetUh4Tb7LnnlvK33-tBpyYZ8e8aAusdEALw_wcB Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlubikey Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hi Mark. That's very sharp of you to spot the make of the Boys' Rivnut tool. I freeze-framed the last episode to try and see what they had and couldn't! I have a Laser 0979 and an Eclipse 2745 ... what do you call it? ... single-handed grip type tool. Do NOT buy the Laser unless you're only using aluminium Rivnuts or you like buying replacement mandrels 'till kingdom come. To be fair to Laser, they did add "aluminium rivets only" to the product packaging ... AFTER I had bought mine! The Eclipse is much better made, but even so I find it very easy to either under- or over-compress the rivets. Maybe I haven't got the feel for these tools yet? Or maybe I just don't use it enough! The advantage of a right-angled single-handed type is that it gets into small and awkward spaces, which the two-handed lever/concertina type on Ebay may have difficulty with. That Sealey drill-assist looks like a neat idea. Especially if you can set the torque so you don't destroy the mandrel. It should be reasonable quality as they specify steel and stainless steel. I hope my random thoughts are of some value. Cheers, Richard PS: I see Laser no longer say aluminium rivets only. They now state that:- Quote Mandrels & nut rivets are consumable due to the nature of the application. Well, the rivets are obviously a consumable commodity, DUH! But their mandrels? Laser mandrels are a little too consumable for my liking. Bitter, moi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Great info. I was also looking at the Eclipse one. Leaning heavily towards the Sealey item. I have the pop rivet variety and boy, doesn't it save time and wrist pain. The only downside is the overall length of the drill and the tool, so awkward spaces would be a possible issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 The Binky tool seems to have the manufacturers label missing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Do not pay peanuts for the tool. The quality is in the mandrels. Something around £30 is a good starting point. If you are looking at 6mm stainless nuts then consider the pneumatic gun. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 I bought was given one of these for Christmas https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FKHNF4H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Can't comment on its efficacy as I've not used it yet! Hopefully will over the next few days - when I either have finished the tiling or have to take a break from it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Anglefire said: I bought was given one of these for Christmas https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FKHNF4H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Can't comment on its efficacy as I've not used it yet! Hopefully will over the next few days - when I either have finished the tiling or have to take a break from it! I’ve got the same one , works fine though the mandrills will show signs of wear on the threads after a while. Because it’s a grip type access can be an issue Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 i have the same worked well over many years , if the rive stays fixed but needs a help a bolt with a nut and washer on, spin the bolt in then tighten the nut down to get a really good crimp works as back up if the pinkies wont squeeze the thing enough pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 I've used this Force made Rivnut set for around 15 years quite frequently, it was recommended for Al nuts but I've used steel rivnuts with no problem. only issue is the small 3mm Al Rivnut its very easy to strip the nut internal thread when compressing, but I've only used a couple in 15 years so I've upgraded to steel in that size. I've also upgraded to a couple of UNF sizes with extra mandrels, I have a local (little Chinese chap and wife) supplier who supplies spares & rivnuts of all sizes and threads for the Force, tho he charges over twice what I paid for it originally. The gun is cast or drop forged Aluminum, think it cost me $25, 15 years ago. Peter T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Christmas presents of Amazon vouchers went towards this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KX4TK44/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1 Arrived this afternoon. Eastern European manufacture, not Chinese. Substantial feel to it. I will play with it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlubikey Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 That looks the business doesn't it! Cheers, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Popped a couple of 5mm riv nuts into a practise steel plate. Easy peasy, I'm going to enjoy using this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Looks good, access will be a problem in some places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I think a 'how-to' video is required... hint hint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted January 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Similar tool to mine... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 NOW I get the principle and that makes so much more sense to me as to where I can use it, and how many applications it could be suited to. Thanks Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 I have a very nice pliers type rivnut thingy. However Mark's gun is very impressive. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I have the Sealey tool, I swopped out all the self tappers on the GT6, I used stainless nuts, a mix of 4, 5 & 6mm, the 4 & 5 mm I used quite a few mandrills, I know I just over tightened them, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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