Rivnut setters

[Midtenn]

I need to set some M8 rivnuts for a project I have and am curious what you guys use for setting them. I see some people use a combination of a coupling, washers, and long bolt...some use a bolt-cutter like action, some more like a standard rivet gun.

I don’t plan to use these a whole lot but I’ve found a lot of uses for the hand setter I have now (I’d use it but it’s suited for small jobs)

 

[voodooridr]

This is the one I have, only used it a few times but it's been worth its weight

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7M4BKF/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Wildman]

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/rivet-nut-gun-setting-tool.33413/

 

[WallyWest]

Those hand operated ones are ok, but you'll get sick of it real quick if you have to do a lot of them.

I use something like this at work. I'm sure they're stupid expensive, but maybe something you could rent? I'd check the auto supply places, and any equipment rental outfits.

 

[Midtenn]

I need to do 8 total of M8 size. I didn’t know if it would be worth it to invest in one like below since it’s fairly inexpensive and will do any imaginable size..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBNANEE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Wildman]

I need to do 8 total of M8 size. I didn’t know if it would be worth it to invest in one like below since it’s fairly inexpensive and will do any imaginable size..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBNANEE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Yep that would work. You only have 8 to do right now.... Just wait and you'll find all kinds of use for them.

 

[Midtenn]

Yep that would work. You only have 8 to do right now.... Just wait and you'll find all kinds of use for them.

I found that was the case for my hand rivnut setter. Random small projects were I would have had to give up like this China patio furniture my wife likes.

 

[Wildman]

The medium version would work also.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TODXQW/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Midtenn]

The medium version would work also.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TODXQW/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Sure. For whatever reason the XL is cheaper and the micro is even more expensive. It’s like the smaller, the more expensive.

 

[voodooridr]

Ok, had me second guessing myself, I got the 13" not the 16"
This is the one I have
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RCPVLKE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Wildman]

Sure. For whatever reason the XL is cheaper and the micro is even more expensive. It’s like the smaller, the more expensive.

Never said it was logical.... I wonder with the difference really is?

 

[DuncLJ]

This is the one I have, only used it a few times but it's been worth its weight

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7M4BKF/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I have this one. It is solid, easy to use, and works well.