saigonij
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 08:59 AM |
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Broken my Rivnut tool
i cross threaded a rivnut yesterday, and then the bloody tool snapped when trying to insert a new one!
anyone tell me a few places that sell a replacement?
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wilkingj
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 09:07 AM |
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Use a Nut, a bolt, and a couple of washers, and you can fit the rivnut.
However, if you have a lot to fit, then the tool is the best item.
Shop around as the prices vary wildly on these tools. I have seen them for as little as a tenner, and up to £45 for the same item.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 09:45 AM |
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the tool that came with my mk kit snapped on fitting the very first one, great 
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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balidey
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 09:47 AM |
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I too have broken one, luckily it wasn't mine
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stuart_g
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 09:49 AM |
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I've just bought one from here http://www.zygology.com/products/tools.asp?category=threaded%20inserts
i got a 7486-9612 boxed kit for £43.00 +vat. I've used it a couple of times and no problem so far, quick delivery too.
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worX
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 10:04 AM |
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£22 - ebay.
Used a few times and fine so far, although it doesn't feel as good as the Sealey one I borrowed a few times before buying one of my own, and
because it doesn't feel as hardy, I've been quite careful with it...
Steve
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 10:29 AM |
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It should be possible to replace the threaded mandrel yourself. I stripped the thread off the M4 mandrel but replaced it with an M4 stainless steel
stud locked in place. It has worked well ever since.
John
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 10:36 AM |
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If you can, buy one of these...
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=19808&pid=159285
They do rivets as well and are very well made.
Best £50 I spent on this build!.... (I bought mine at a show)
prices vary from £45 - £70 so shop around..
Check out this
thread...http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=23139
[Edited on 24/12/07 by DaveFJ]
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Macbeast
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 11:33 AM |
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Carbuilders Solutions I think
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saigonij
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 12:18 PM |
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just brought one from car Builder solutions..
thanks for the help guys.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 12:55 PM |
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the cheap (sub £40) ones last about five minutes.
If you want a cheap but robust one there is only one answer and its on this site.......
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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Danozeman
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| posted on 24/12/07 at 02:29 PM |
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Iv got one like daves. Rivets and rivnuts. Excellent tool. Be careful with ali nuts though. Theyr easily stripped with the leverage.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 25/12/07 at 09:13 PM |
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I have a Laser rivnut tool and I managed to break one of the mandrels. I contacted Laser and they sent me a replacement foc.
Keith
Aviemore
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NS Dev
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 01:03 PM |
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I had a laser one and broke the 6mm mandrel, plus the hinge pin and also the handle..........
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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