Why do you put the nuts in the hole first? When I do rivet nuts, I spin the nut on the mandrel, then use the tool to insert the nut in the hole. That's way faster than having to turn the mandrel by hand using the little knurled knob to thread it into the nut.
@marzsit98333 жыл бұрын
rivnuts were invented by the bf goodrich rubber company during ww-II as a way to install rubber de-icing boots on existing aircraft, which is why they have limited overlap on the internal sheetmetal but they do provide a very good seal, because most airplanes use their wings as fuel tanks so the rivnuts had to be as leakproof as possible. plusnuts are better for strength when you don't need a leakproof seal. if you were going to use these types of fasteners to install something on the outside of a vehicle exposed to weather, a rivnut would be better than a plusnut in that situation. you might get away with using a plusnut in an exterior application if you use a lot of sealant, but keep in mind it's an inherently leaky point of attachment you will have to monitor. plusnuts are more like a molly bolt for sheetmetal where a rivnut is more like a rivet.
@erikev2 жыл бұрын
John Edward Ogden invented this in 1921 and called it the "Machine-bolt anchor". US Patent US1365719A. Goodrich Corp referred to this invention when they, in 1952 filed US patent US2763314A for a "Expansible hollow threaded rivet". Goodrich Corp describe the use of this "blind nut" in great detail in the patent application, but did not mention deicing boots at all. Goodrich had been installing rubber boot deicing since 1930, 10 years before WWII started
@SuperBardley Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this post. For exterior use, I use small bits of butyl tape on the hole and the threaded portion to ensure the whole affair is water tight. Beware that butyl tape is UV sensitive.
@ottoworner9602 Жыл бұрын
That was great and very much instructive , what looked intricate at first came out rather simple thanks to you
@Hopeless_and_Forlorn Жыл бұрын
Rivnuts have never been installed in integral fuel tanks. Think about what you are writing.
@RossenBial3 ай бұрын
@@SuperBardleyDo you use rivets or plusnuts for exterior applications with the butyl pieces?
@stuffbywoody54973 жыл бұрын
Back around '03-'04 I worked for an auto company fitting out fleet vehicles. We used a pneumatic rivnut gun. The rivnuts we were using were the same as the rivnuts you show, but heavy duty like the plusnuts you showed. So the same shape as the rivnut, but heavy duty like the plusnut. I'm trying to work out if I can make a fitting/tool that I can put on my drill or impact driver to install rivnuts.
@vxphan26013 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just learned something useful. I thought river nuts is the only one in the market. I like the plus nuts.
@kyleruddock91003 жыл бұрын
Ive never used a plus nut before so this has been a good video for me. 1 big issue i would be concerned about using about using the plus nut would be the rotational torque rating as i would think you would be able to do a bolt up tighter. Obviously the pulling forces would be better on the plus nut but that would be an interesting test. When i am concerned with the rotational force i normally use a hex rivnut but i can only use these types at work as u need a hex punch or a lasered hole so they could be used.
@1noryb4 жыл бұрын
I found an answer in the 'plus-nut' style. They have sizes placing the compression area further back on the bulb that will work in material besides sheet metal - like 3/8" (1/2") plywood. The common rivnut is not available for thicker materials.
@colingu48044 жыл бұрын
yes, only suitable for thin plate
@multibikermike46813 жыл бұрын
They would be good for box trucks with plywood walls.
@1noryb3 жыл бұрын
@@multibikermike4681 I am currently using the plus-nuts to install solar on an RV roof. very snug and secure!
@multibikermike46813 жыл бұрын
@@1noryb That sounds tricky, good luck with waterproofing. You might want try some Lexel to seal them. That stuff is amazing.
@SuperBardley Жыл бұрын
An important consideration is the blind side clearances. The plus-nuts requires way more side clearance and depth clearance too. There are situations where the plus-nuts are just too big. When the rivnuts are properly seated and compressed, they are a robust connection. I suspect that many of the “failures” resulted from poor installation, and I know this from my own sloppy holes (not so easily avoided). Additionally, rivnuts are available in stainless steel, which should be a critical consideration for exterior installations.
@classicstangbrn89644 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'm a hardware junkie, never heard of a plus nut, thanks, but I think I could rig up something to go in an air drill or any drill for that matter to set those plus nuts. Again thanks.
@bigviper649 ай бұрын
Thanks! I am receiving my FIRST Riv Nut tool kit today from Amazon.I can use any cordless drill to do the same thing, there is a video showing how to do this.
@Hodakaguy9 ай бұрын
I have used those as well, have fun you're going to love it 👍
@robertmccorkle96568 күн бұрын
Great information and really good demonstration.
@taoofwoo56414 жыл бұрын
When I ordered grab handle from Sprinter store, they sent plus nuts and a simple bolt tool that could be used in a drill or impact driver while holding it with an open end wrench...worked great!
@Hodakaguy4 жыл бұрын
Those work great as well as long as you don't have a ton to do...even then they will work if you have the time 👍. I should have mentioned those tools as well in the review 👍
@bartsimpsonppg4 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy is there a reason you cannot just torque down the bolt that would be replacing the mandrills job? Similar to a Jordan anchor or a toggle bolt behind drywall?
@Andrew-e9i7y10 ай бұрын
Excellent video for the Information!
@DCA001TUBE7 ай бұрын
I'm guessing your mate is still wondering who he lent that tool too🤣Nice video, great explanation, Thanks.
@Hodakaguy7 ай бұрын
Lol 😁
@1decee5 күн бұрын
Working man's hands!
@rosalenebradbury27222 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your super helpful video. Rosie in New Zealand
@Hodakaguy2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful 👍
@OKFrax-ys2opАй бұрын
Rosie the riveter
@dozukime4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained, thanks. Indeed the air tool is a winner.
@Hodakaguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll be adding one of those tools to my kit in the near future!
@colingu48044 жыл бұрын
air tool more safe
@georgeisenbarg83023 жыл бұрын
You did not set each and see which one can actually hold when a lot of rotational force is applied. Looks like the Rivnut might hold better because of the serrations on the barrel. Seems like they may hold torque better than four flat wings. Also noticed that when you used the pneumatic tool the PlusNut wings twisted. Most likely due to the rotational forces during compression. Would like to know if this decreases or possibly increases it's hold on the sheet metal. I ask about rotational forces because I have had Rivnuts spin when trying to remove them when they have been in for a long time.
@MrTheHillfolk Жыл бұрын
Love to hate rivnuts when they do that. Definitely lubing the threads and the bolt threads helps out, but I always cringe when loosening a bolt thats in a rivnut
@mcplutt6 ай бұрын
Make sure the hole is tight 🙂
@rangerider514 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom. This Tom doesn’t know how to use either but I’m now more interested in the plus nut tool. Informative video.
@johnobiro52022 жыл бұрын
The Pneumatic boy is the one for me. Thanx.
@LawsForever4 жыл бұрын
There is one caveat using the air tool though: it rotates the bolt to pull the nut in, giving the thread significant friction stress that can deform it or even flatten it out. I'd not recommend this and similar tools.
@SuperBardley Жыл бұрын
This is why one should be sure the mandrel has been oiled/lubed prior to use. Duh.
@LawsForever Жыл бұрын
@@SuperBardley The stress still remains... DUH!!!
@evo6swap Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much awesome information
@redveinborneo4673 Жыл бұрын
That air tool is only meant for riv nuts. I just clicked the link (i need a new one for work specifically for plus nuts because the ones we have keep breaking down) and it specifically says that you aren't supposed to use it to install plus nuts. That and the mandrel is a unique part from the manufacturer, not just some bolt you can replace easily from a hardware store
@okslojo Жыл бұрын
The screw used in the mandrel is not special. This is a common Grade 8 Imperial Socket Head Cap Screw. This can be purchased in Grade 8 or lower grades in Metric also at your local Ace Hardware store. No need to order from the Manufacturer.
@roncooke21882 жыл бұрын
I have made my own rivnut tool been using for 5 years and it works. fine but i am waiting for some Plus nuts to come to see if they will perhaps do the finished job better. I would have liked the air tool. but 205mm some bike i may not have enough room to work and may only be able to fit one nut and most i like to have three, sometimes i can use the nuts already fitted most of the them don’t match to the battery plate. Thanks for the link. REC.
@07mantle07 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. I was set on rivet nuts for a project soon. After watching your video I learned about plus nuts and will be going that route. Now to find a good gun! Thx
@PartTimeRonin2 жыл бұрын
There are also an adapter to use with cordless drill or impact driver, seem to be a good alternative for those who don't have air pump.
@xlrationmarine3 жыл бұрын
Used to have a Wombat. Took that 24” spark arrestor out and she had a nice crack. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
Wombats are awesome!
@andrewbratos6907 Жыл бұрын
Also with PLUS NUTS, You can add a washer to increase surface contact.
@SuperJaffro Жыл бұрын
Seems like a washer and a cordless drill would do the work of the pneumatic setter.
@Hodakaguy Жыл бұрын
That works if you don't need to do a lot of them
@davidrosen495111 ай бұрын
Super helpful. There's a lot of discussion online about problems with rivnuts and plusnuts. You cleared up a lot of that fog,
@Altenurgy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was helpful. I've been trying to figure out the why in the heck I can't get a plus-nut to go in straight with the Astro tool.
@kiwdwks3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video/info...thank you!
@roncooke21882 жыл бұрын
Just started to fit Push nuts, for me better than rivnut. Fitted lots rivnuts with no problems. I just wished i was working with more space to use air tool.
@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity Жыл бұрын
“RIVNUT® - The Original blind installed internally threaded rivet, was invented (patent #2,149,199) in 1936 for the purpose of attaching a rubber aircraft wing de-icer extrusion to the leading edge of the wing. The RIVNUT® riveted the aluminum wing skin to the inner aluminum spar and then accepted a mating screw to attach the rubber de-icer. RIVNUT® fastener was given a military specification of MS27130 and an aerospace standard of NAS1329 and NAS1330. Use of the RIVNUT® expanded within the military and aerospace markets, and soon became popular in general industry because of its many design and assembly advantages.”
@okslojo Жыл бұрын
I see many comments stating that the Mandrel SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS must be purchased from the manufacturer. NOT SO. The screw used in the mandrel is not special. This is a common Grade 8 Imperial Socket Head Cap Screw. This can be purchased in Grade 8 or lower grades in Metric also at your local Ace Hardware store. No need to order from the Manufacturer. DO NOT USE STAINLESS MANDREL'S. Purchase the black oxide colored ones. If you break them frequently, recheck your pneumatic gun or manual tool torque settings.
@Hodakaguy Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I did 👍. It works great 👍
@ironwooddesigns95322 жыл бұрын
Why not use a grade 8 bolt for the pneumatic tool? I'd NEVER use stainless steel for it because of the propensity for galling.
@MrJoshcc600 Жыл бұрын
I'm also doing a sprinter van and used self tapping screws for everything. Its all ripped out of the walls even light things like 10lbs. Pretty thin trash steel on this 2020 compaired to my older 2008 and 2004 self tapping screws held for 16 years, this one doesn't make 2 weeks and they all ripped out.
@bulletproofpepper24 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing very useful information!
@wjess35692 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to possibly use these to repair a stripped out threaded hole in the sheet metal on the tailgate of my pickup. The Torx screws hold on the access panel on the tailgate. The screws are only so long.. so, the question is.. which of these two nuts brings the threads closest to the sheetmetal? Hope that question makes sense. Thanks
@Hodakaguy2 жыл бұрын
I would say a rivet nut will have the threads closest to the sheey metal since its thinner 👍
@pugguk3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks for this perfect lecture! What was the brand/model of the pneumatic tool?
@jamesduff69373 жыл бұрын
Very well explained video. I want to secure some cargo drawers in the back of my car and I will definitely be using the Plus Nuts for their superior strength.
@demonhighwayman94033 жыл бұрын
You can also get an electric drill rivnut attachment for about 50 bucks on ebay
@peterparsons71413 жыл бұрын
Good info. Thanks for concise no bs. Market speak.
@alaskalogcabinyoga70507 ай бұрын
I have the same gun. We need for it to work with plus it’s but need the longer mandible/bolt. Can you tell me which one to get for 1/4 inch? The instructions for the fun say to for use with plus nuts so we’re thinking about trying something different
@azmike19564 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about huckbolts for heavy duty applications. They make standard & blind huckbolts. Might help.
@OJesusX32 жыл бұрын
Never heard of huckbolts! Thanks for sharing! 😊🌎✨
@azmike19562 жыл бұрын
@@OJesusX3 no sweat Dean, take care
@fabiorios93212 жыл бұрын
Thaks..great information and very clear..
@richardpalko8062Ай бұрын
Can the pneumatic gun be used to set the common rivnut ? ? ?
@bruceaugustine64862 жыл бұрын
The plus nut works like a molly bolt, i think the rivnuts looks like it would be tougher to rotate with the grooved edge getting expanded into the inside of the hole.
@benjigreystone Жыл бұрын
i like the use of the PLUS NUT using the nomadic drill but my question is this could you get the same result using this set up in a drill ? by using forward and reverse you would be doing the same motions as a nomadic drill i agree you would need to adjust the power used as you would using a drill in a drywall situation
@adollarshort15732 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Very informative. Thank you! Combat Wombat?
@johnlange87293 жыл бұрын
Could you just use a drill with a bolt/threaded rod in it? Or customize a bolt/threaded rod for an impact driver?
@Glide19923 жыл бұрын
Good question.
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
Yep, they actually make a tool like that, I haven't had the opportunity to see how they perform yet.
@stevepratt53333 жыл бұрын
An impact driver with a stainless steel bolt works great.
@eedom692 ай бұрын
I got some rivet guns that look like these is there some piece you can put on the end of them so you can use with plus nuts?
@joanneh29024 жыл бұрын
Nice job Hodakaguy. Stay safe 👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻
@Hodakaguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and will do!
@chrissybabe85682 ай бұрын
The pneumatic tool from the Amazon link states in the instructions that it is NOT for use to pull plus nuts !!
@jhh243 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Subscribed!
@Z-add4 жыл бұрын
Comparing this with flowdrill. With the flowdrill once the hole is created i have to tap the hole. There is no additional fastener and no additional cost. with a flowdrill i have an option of a flat surface head. With plus nut it will always have a head sticking out.
@challenger-rta3761 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo. Will the RN1 rivnuts tool work with stainless rivnuts? mostly 10/24 for use in a tight space.
@ridefitnation Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@jillbrievids3 жыл бұрын
Skeptical of the kiauro pneumatic air gun. lots of reviewers on amazon said it was not strong enough to work on stainless steel rivnuts, let alone cross nuts, even with the psi cranked all the way past 130
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
It's worked great for me so far, but I've only used carbon steel plus nuts 👍
@stuffbywoody54973 жыл бұрын
There's other manufacturers of these kinds of tools. I used to use one many years ago working on fleet vehicles installing heavy duty stainless rivnuts. The gun we had would thread into the rivnut and then pull it like a rivet gun, but it was pneumatic. I wish I knew what the make was, but that was years ago.
@marcmonreal13764 жыл бұрын
Great Video Tom, much appreciated!
@dennisyoung46312 жыл бұрын
Pricing those plus-nuts shows them to be several times the cost of the others. Keep this in mind when planning/budgeting…
@AdventureBronson4 жыл бұрын
Great Video Tom
@PerformanceComputing3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Very informative!
@amatueralaskan66853 жыл бұрын
What is the max thickness of metal, the plus nuts will install in?
@pdnetzer95612 жыл бұрын
I take it that you can use the Astro or air tool with the Rivnut as well?
@Hodakaguy2 жыл бұрын
Yes. The air tool comes set up for the rivnut, to use with the plus nut you need to replace the arbor with a longer unit. Both will do rivet nuts
@richardrichard54092 жыл бұрын
Plusnut same as Jacknut?
@MrKillahippo4 жыл бұрын
I would add pipe to both handles on the rivenut setter,just to make it easier to clamp.
@timmo4914 жыл бұрын
Yeh but how to get into small vertical spaces is the thing.
@nmartin555110 ай бұрын
Good idea!
@stephaniemcgreevy41143 жыл бұрын
Can I buy a cheaper pneumatic tool and have it work just as well ? I found one for 1/2 the cost of the one shown in this video but don’t want to waste my $ and time ? Hopefully I’ll get answer even though this video was made a year ago…
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
That's a great question, I haven't personally used the other ones so I can't make a comment on the suitability of the other units.
@stephaniemcgreevy41143 жыл бұрын
I’m struggling to get my RivNuts set and now I just found out about PlusNuts and like them better for my van build. Only doing it once not many different builds but just need to set so many to hang my bed and attach my cabinets securely to the walls ..
@ryanc36563 жыл бұрын
Would like to see how your built went… do you have more content?
@BurningCole9633 жыл бұрын
Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can buy these plus nuts?
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I have links to them in the video description 👍
@JockeSelin4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnbrown61892 жыл бұрын
The adjustment does not set volume it controls the rate/speed the tools operates.
@roncooke21882 жыл бұрын
Interesting My problem is i very limited to working space like on a bicycle frame
@Hodakaguy2 жыл бұрын
You might try a low profile manual setter like this: amzn.to/3l1cdVa
@madvtecyo5464 жыл бұрын
Awesome explanation, thankyou
@coachgeo4 жыл бұрын
much appreciate
@ericraymond8563 жыл бұрын
I'm somewhat skeptical with that tool since Plus Nuts are purposedly designed to compress and BULGE extremely close to the collar in order to set in thin metal sheet (typically an van's body). This "neck" has to expand right by the collar, behind the sheet metal's back and way rearward close to it than where the bulb's slots do end. These pneumatic tools should work in thick (1/8" 1/4") metal but I doubt about the results in a typically thin gauge van's metal sheet especially with bigger sizes Plus nuts. I did try several KZbin showcased homemade Plus-T-Cross nuts tools and NONE solved that issue no matter the manual torque or impact/electric force used to drive them. I have an Astro 1450 manual riveter which is relatively cheap and sometimes a bit of an hassle to operate but it DOES COLLAPSE THESE NUTS NECKS EASILY AND DOES'NT DO IT ONLY BY SCREWING THE BULB BACKWARD BUT MOSTLY BY PULLING/SQUISHING IT REARWARD IN ONE FLUID MOVEMENT. According to my readings, the Kiaruo may work with most Rivet nuts but only small gauge MILD steel Plus nuts (say 1/4-20 max.) ... IF SOMEONE CAN TELL ME I'M WRONG, PLEASE DO. i WILL REALLY APPRECIATE! ;o)
@budabubu3 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about the pneumatic set tool he was using but I use plus nut guns everyday 1/4-20 and 5/16-18. I also have a 1/2" gun as well. We get ours from McMaster Carr. They are not cheap but I have been using plus nuts for commercial van installations for 23 years and have had very few issues. We have had several customers wreck their vans and everything held.
@ericraymond8562 жыл бұрын
Just to add an experienced advice, I finally bought the gun (US is way cheaper) and it is definitely powerful enough for its purpose, at least with 1/4-20 and 5/16. Nevertheless, it does not solve all plus nuts issues since there are still a few of them turning freely but it absolutely makes the process easier, faster, more reliable and it collapses them straight so you can sometimes re-thread them with a tap. The nose setting screw and needle bearings wear FAST but are cheap and easily replaceable. On my next build, I'll try thin lock washers and will also use the simple Mc Master-Carr tool to finish the compression manually if needed. Sold my Astro setters and will never go back to manual period.
@waynelaw2834 жыл бұрын
Does DeWalt or Milwaukee make a plus nut gun that you don't have to have pneumatics?
@Hodakaguy4 жыл бұрын
Not that I'm aware of
@greggilbert94033 жыл бұрын
What is max thickness of sheet metal would riv nut handle?
@lukejones12443 жыл бұрын
Isnt there a type of nut that doesnt need a special tool, but clamps up with the screwing in of the bolt?
@mcplutt6 ай бұрын
It can do that too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGbQiYd9irRraMk
@trialnterror3 жыл бұрын
What about a self clinching nut tool
@dannyarendall52333 жыл бұрын
Can u do other size nuts ie 5/16
@timhobbs58832 жыл бұрын
Hi.do you ride a super rat or a wombat combat.?
@Hodakaguy2 жыл бұрын
I've owned both, and both are a blast! Had 17 Hodakaka's in the garage at one point 😁
@macalmario4 жыл бұрын
Great video and I learned a lot. Thanks so much sir. God bless!
@esthig974 жыл бұрын
thanks for the information
@radu980123 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. I plan to buy an Astro pneumatic rivet nut drill adapter. Could you tell me please what size of rivet nuts you need in van? For bed probably you use plus nuts. What size of plus nuts do you need? Thanks
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
I used all 1/4-20 plus nuts in our building. Here's my build thread with details and pics: advrider.com/f/threads/hodakaguys-4wd-sprinter-build.1380154/page-5
@raducristodoru90503 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy Thank you.
@TheMostH8D2 жыл бұрын
haha...you pronounced your name like "ha-da-ka" which happens to mean naked in Japanese. so now you're the naked guy. thanks for the video. just what i was looking for.
@Hodakaguy2 жыл бұрын
Well it could have had a worse meaning 😁
@nmartin555110 ай бұрын
I was thinking the hodaka motorcycle brand
@jim63354 жыл бұрын
Was it difficult to adjust the air volume on the pneumatic tool?
@Hodakaguy4 жыл бұрын
The air is easy to adjust. You can set a couple test nuts to get the adjustment correct, its not super sensitive 👍
@1laxer84 жыл бұрын
Have you used a longer mandrel/ screw with the 5/16" attachment to the Kiaruo gun?
@1laxer84 жыл бұрын
Nevermind just realized this is the Astro
@GodisGreatst3 жыл бұрын
V helpful vid, thanks.
@vitaliy3434 Жыл бұрын
FIrst time i hear about a plus nut is from this clip
@meirionrhys37862 жыл бұрын
Most rivnuts are as strong as those plus nuts, and grab the panel just as tight, of course a short counter sunk rivnut isnt going to look strong.
@insaf_3 жыл бұрын
Any vids showing your L track installation
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
Full build thread is here, ltrack install starts on page 4: advrider.com/f/threads/hodakaguys-4wd-sprinter-build.1380154/page-4
@insaf_3 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy thank you
@insaf_3 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy I would like to install this system on my pick ups bed. Do you think this will work? Would it support securing loads? www.nissanusa.com/experience-nissan/news-and-events/truck-bed-utili-track-cargo-system.html
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
Of you pit them in with close enough spacing (maybe a ft or so) it should work fine depending on how much weight you'll be securing
@insaf_3 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy thanks. I'm thinking plus nuts with a backing sounds solid.
@larssmith39154 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried the Astro plus nut adapter for an impact driver/drill? Seems like a good option at the price of the hand tool but with the performance of the pneumatic. I would have to wear my ear protection though :-D
@Hodakaguy4 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried that one, im betting it would work good. Would be interesting to see how long it would hold up 👍
@larssmith39153 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy The Astro tool is working great so far. I've only used it for a couple dozen rivet nuts so far so can't attest to it's long-term durability. But it's FAST and easy. The instructions say use a drill with a torque limit set, but with an impact driver and some caution you can really hear/feel when it's fully set. I tried with a 12v impact driver (thinking that less torque might be less chance of snapping the mandrel) but it wasn't really powerful enough. And my 18V Makita has a really smooth trigger that gives me a good sense of control. For anyone planning to use rivnuts and already has an 18V impact driver, I'd strongly recommend checking it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJzUlYiHe51kh8U
@larssmith39153 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy been using the Astro rivnut adapter for drill/impact driver for about 6 months now. Only used it to install maybe 60 inserts though, but a variety of sizes from 3/8” down to #10. Overall, I really like it. I use it with an 18V impact driver even though the instructions say to use a drill to limit the torque. But you can go easy on it and I can really feel when the insert is fully set. Only had one spinner so far. It’s quick and compact although maybe the short armed manual might five shorter. I think it’s a good option even though the mandrel is too short for plusnuts.
@nmartin555110 ай бұрын
I’m seeking insight to how to set 3/8 nuts of either type. I thought it was a strength failure on my part.
That depends. A rivet nut is deeper and will require a longer mandrel to reach the threads, most rivet nut tools won't work with plus nuts for this reason. On the pneumatic tool I mentioned you can buy a longer Allen head bolt at your local hardware store to allow it to be utilized for plus nuts as well 👍
@lazer83843 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy thank you
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
Any Time 👍
@multibikermike46813 жыл бұрын
@@Hodakaguy Isn't a plus nut longer than a rivet nut?
@Hodakaguy3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you'll need a longer mandrel to use the same tool on a plus nut as like you mentioned the plus nut is longer than the rivet nut 👍
@CliffIngham4 жыл бұрын
Where are you finding plus nuts? Can’t find any sellers
@Hodakaguy4 жыл бұрын
Check out the link in the video description above 👍