cerbera
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 06:38 PM |
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Rivnut hole sizes
What should the hole sizes be for 5mm and 6mm steel rivnuts?
Ta.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 06:52 PM |
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5.5 and 6.5.
Is this a serious question?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Macbeast
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 06:52 PM |
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7mm and 9mm
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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cerbera
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 06:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
5.5 and 6.5.
Is this a serious question?
I've never fit them and the ones Ive ordered haven't yet arrived to measure.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 06:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cerbera
quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
5.5 and 6.5.
Is this a serious question?
I've never fit them and the ones Ive ordered haven't yet arrived to measure.
ok, in that case, i would wait until they arrive and then drill the holes, just to be sure.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Macbeast
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 07:00 PM |
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5.5 and 6.5 would be clearance size for 5mm and 6mm screws not rivnuts.
Rivnut holes need to be bigger, as above.
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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plentywahalla
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 07:01 PM |
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7.2 for 5mm
9.6 for 6mm
At least the ones I use are. other makes may be slightly different.
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 07:04 PM |
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Different brands of rivnuts warrant different holes drilled I'm afraid...
The current batch I've got require:
5mm = 7.1mm hole
6mm = 9.6mm hole
And, as above, I too didn't think it was a stupid question, although I think the answer of 5.5 and 6.5 is a stupid answer..........
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 07:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
Different brands of rivnuts warrant different holes drilled I'm afraid...
The current batch I've got require:
5mm = 7.1mm hole
6mm = 9.6mm hole
And, as above, I too didn't think it was a stupid question, although I think the answer of 5.5 and 6.5 is a stupid answer..........
I didnt say it was a stupid question, rather i asked if it was a serious one. Suggest you read thoroughly before trying to assassinate
someone. In my second post, i said that i would wait for the rivnuts to arrive before drilling.
Wasnt you that was playing the asshole to speedy was it? Or is this normal behaviour for you on a wednesday evening?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Macbeast
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 07:34 PM |
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From Car Builders Solutions -
"Here are the drill sizes for the rivnuts supplied with the kits.
Please check the size of any additional rivnuts purchased
because different manufacturers may differ slightly.
STEEL: M8 - 11mm, M6 - 9mm, M5 - 7mm, M4 - 6mm, M3
- 4.6mm
ALUMINIUM: M6 - 9mm, M5 - 7mm, M4 - 6mm,
M3 - 5mm "
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cerbera
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 07:36 PM |
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Cheers for the replies. Was just after an idea of the sizes so I could *ahem* procure the drills from work tomorrow 
I wasn't going to be drilling any holes intil they had arrived.
[Edited on 18/8/10 by cerbera]
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AdamR
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| posted on 19/8/10 at 09:01 AM |
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My ali M6 rivnuts require 8.8mm holes. Hole size is obviously crucial, so suggest measuring your 'nuts once they arrive, as above...
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welderman
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| posted on 19/8/10 at 09:12 AM |
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you making something for the car then Nick ?
Diffuser !
Joe
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cerbera
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| posted on 19/8/10 at 11:10 AM |
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Nothing as exciting as that. Just repositioning/changing the rear exhaust mounting bracket as mkII suggested 
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