How to Install Nutsert, Blind Nuts, Rivnuts, Rivet Nut with RZX Tool

[@khiggins7231]

Excellent tutorial. Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@andrewjarvis7777]

suggest viewers jump to 7:25 and see how it actually works first, then start over at hte beginning of video. thanks man this helps a bunch

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you found it helpful.🙂

[@patrickfrausto9866]

Thanks Martin, I watched several videos on this tool and this video of yours was the only one that was comprehensive enough to explain the simple fact that the largest nut next to the red colored body of the machine should be removed before inserting the die. Also you were the only person that described how to adjust the tool to get a greater amount of compression on the nut. This was driving me nuts until your tutorial. Plus you showed the tool in use. Bravo!!!!. Professor! much appreciated.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@theloneviking9145]

Yeah I know what you mean! I watched a few other videos as well and one guy did even explain that adjusting nut. And the other guy just put the dye or mandrel whatever it’s called by holding the spring thing down etc. he was just ridiculous. This was a much better video I agree. I think the adjustment should be explained better. I’m pretty sure the millimeter gauge expands the handles greater for larger nuts because more compression is needed. That’s my thought about anyway. But I really think that should be explained in any of these videos.

[@ddistrbd1]

This is a great video to watch, thank you for making it available to us, you asked (@ 3:20) what the 5mm marking on the scale window means, if I may answer, the scale represents the stroke length, it is important to use shorter strokes for smaller mandrels like M3, 10-24 etc. since these small nuts do not need a lot of torque to crush, shorter strokes for smaller nuts will save the mandrels from stretching too far and breaking/snapping.

[@cedave9735]

It amazes me how many people confuse these Rivnuts (as shown in this video) with Nutserts!!! Original and still widely sold rivnuts are made from aluminum, have a thick flange that gets in the way and tend to suck. Especially in the future when one tries to remove the screw or bolt and the rivnut just spins; now your stuck trying to drill out the fastener PITA!!! Many manufacturers now make multiple different styles to attempt to remedy this problem. Some do a good job like the “keyed” rivnuts or the ones with aggressive knurling under the flange, plus you can now also buy them in steel and stainless steel, which is better, stronger (tends to hold its crimp longer) and more effective. However, if you want something that will always work, use “Nutserts”, the aircraft industry has been using them since WWII, why you ask, because they work, PERIOD!!! Nutserts have always been made of steel and have a very small to negligible flange that will not interfere with your sheet metal panels or whatever. The reason they don’t spin even with the very small exposed flange is because they don’t pinch the sheet metal when installed, instead they swage themselves into the sheet metal creating a very firm grip. Some companies (McMaster-Car) call them “Low-Profile Rivnuts” but they are actually “Nutserts”. Been doing this a long time and have had great success with Nutserts , try them you can’t go wrong!!!!!!

[@LIVEEVENTINNOVATIONS]

Thank you! Just solved my problem by showing the adjustment on how far it crimps. Nobody else talks about it, and my gun wasn't working the way I needed. Awesome.

[@martinbuilt]

No problem I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@AndrewOry]

^thats exactly why I’m watching this video. I need to adjust the way it’s crimping as I don’t have a lot of room behind the sheet metal I’m rivnutting

[@iansudlow2053]

I bought my rivnut tool about 3 yrs. ago but forgot how to change the die. Great video demonstrating how to do this. Thanks 😊 They really do work very well 👍

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@colonelhacker3661]

I wish I knew this tool existed a few years ago. This changes everything. lol.

[@chrislevanii]

Solid video. Watched 3 before I got to yours and it helped me use the riveter for the first time.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you i'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@henrytong3341]

FYI the meter is to set the crimp amount (the length the rivnut is crushed) . Different rivnuts will require different amounts of crimp depending on material and design.

[@mccwho]

How do you set and use the scale?

[@joemcguire256]

Good video that actually explains how to get a full crimp in one press with the adjustment collar.

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah, you can adjust the collar a little tighter if the nut sert does not crimp to the metal fully. Thank you for watching.

[@63jeepj20]

My adjustment is slightly different but this helped. And of course after i watched this and installed the rivnut i found the instructions sitting under the tool case.

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you found the video helpful. Instructions always help.. lol 😄

[@progunone4105]

Good video. Gave me an option I didn't know existed. Thank you. It should be said that although there are many more positive Amazon reviews, I tend to look at the one star reviews, in light of the Amazon bogus positive reviews. Several bad reviews mentioned the weakness of the mandrel. I'm going to research others and then decide.

[@martinbuilt]

glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@smittybo67]

Great demonstration of all the important stuff! Rivnuts are a game changer indeed! I have a few different rivnut tools (including this exact model), and for the larger ones, this tool is the easiest to use! Nice demo!!

[@martinbuilt]

They definitely come in handy for a lot of projects. I would also like to get the one that looks more like a typical rivet gun. As this one that I demonstrated in some situations, the handles get in the way get in the way. The one that I demonstrated is perfect for the larger rivnuts, where a lot of leverage is required.

[@TheArreaux]

Wished I'd seen this before I bought the tool I did. Yours is almost half the price of the one I have. Giantisan 16" Rivet Nut Tool on Amazon. Same exact tool by appearance. Good video BTW.

[@mrsemifixit]

How do you find the right adjustment to get the best crimp or does it not matter? At the 2:40 mark you mention that and was curious. Thanks

[@zacktorro9732]

Same question.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

you can actually get the die out without taking out the large nut, just reach into that slot and move the collar down. also, the mm measurement is the amount of crush on the rivnut

[@spiritwolf05131968]

I just bought one. I get it Monday. I can't wait to try it.

[@martinbuilt]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@buccos2004]

Can I ask which drill bit you used for the 6mm nutsert? Will 3/8 in. work?

[@pvtwillward]

I use theses ton for sign fabrication, welding, crane lifts and installs

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! I've always wanted a set! Thanks for a proper demonstration!!

[@martinbuilt]

Thanks, Dan, yeah this is going to come in handy.

[@Stig007]

I guess I have to adjust the top collar on mine because I have to actuate the handles 3 or 4 times per riv nut. After every actuation I tighten it a little bit more and then pull it again I don't get one full pull like you. I knew I was doing something wrong but I didn't know what and mine didn't come with instructions and I didn't have the patience to watch videos until now after I'm done with my job lol.

[@g3attack]

I just ordered the same one on Amazon. I need it to put some fender flares on my Challenger.

[@bryanlail613]

I bought the ones Matco sells (one big one and a smaller one). We use them all the time when installing stuff on the ambulances. Works great for installing light bar brackets on WJ's too. LoL

[@martinbuilt]

That's a great idea!

[@mikesullivan542]

Well if it doesn't "do it like butter", then you will find out what the little gauge is for. The thicker the material is you are putting one in, the less stroke you need to make. First one I ever used, It was adjusted for a full stroke. I guess the sheet metal was too thick. I made the full stroke, with a lot of effort, and it pulled the threads out of the rivet nut! I'm not sure how you are supposed to figure out where to set it. I guess if it is too hard to compress, shorten the stroke.

[@truthhurts228]

Great video, but, how do you know how much of a crimp to put in one?

[@bti4232]

muchas gracais por el video, ayuda entender cel uso del aprato, tengo en mente comprarlo

[@wilsoncs3980]

Great instructional video. Just bought on of these tools. Directions in the kit are worthless. Thank you.

[@danrussell3439]

Very helpful video…thanks for sharing

[@paulwicks254]

Thank u so much I've watched 3 others and hands down u explained perfectly about the adjustment of the handles. When I was gonna use mine apparently the Exlip inside broke so tried to fix n replace 🤦‍♂️🤷 so wasn't sure if I fixed correctly cause handles wouldn't open far. So I'm about to adjust what u showed n try. Perhaps u can do a vid on if Eclip breaks n how to replace fix. Also adding differences of aluminum or steel and attached to plastic fiberglass or other situations 🤔 u will probably get alot of thank yous for a vid on that. I'll keep u posted

[@dangarnica9778]

So what size drill bit for each of the rivet nuts

[@247chiranjeevi]

hi! thank you so much for the video. i have a question. ive been using rivet nuts for light duty applications, say like mounting the number plate , or a hinge. but, can i use this for heavy duty industrial applications, like say to attach legs for a table that takes 1000kgs on it. where i would put the screw horizontally, and the screw is loaded in the shear mode.

[@tedmarakas2626]

Thank you for the informative video, I'm a novice at this sport. I ordered the tool but I'd like to know how to use it properly.

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@nv1493]

Great reminder that the bolt can be inserted from below which then lets you use it as a stud.

[@williamodom2580]

How do you determine they right size drill bit? Seems like I’m too big or too small

[@e.b.6766]

Thanks. Got a good understanding of what I need to do now.

[@martinbuilt]

glad you found it helpful 🙂👍

[@donnadayka6009]

I bought this, but I want to use it to install the bulbed plus nuts. Is that possible?

[@williamandros1499]

Hey Martin, thanks for the great video. Do you have an opinion on whether this would work on an install where the rivet would be full contained in the hole drilled, basically installed on a rod clamp that the bolt would be used to tighten the holder to a rod.

[@rickclough8556]

This link you provided for the 6PCS SAE Mandrel & Nose Piece 6-32 8-32 10-24 1/4-20 5/16-18 3/8-16 is a different brand but will work with the RZX? Making sure before I order..

[@brianchester2122]

Liked the video. How small an opening can neck fit into. !" and still function correctly?

[@lejones7306]

It is very important to remove the burr on the front and back of the hole after drilling, if possible.

[@45Mang]

Wouldn’t it be better to load it on the burr? You know? For extra grip?

[@antonio39776]

Is there a case coming with this set?

[@winstonemerson2439]

I need one of these but I was just wondering couldn't you have used sheet metal screws in that situation?Love your videos.I mounted a Dodge Challenger spoiler on my Dakota tailgate and could have used this tool.I need to get one.

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah I could have used sheet metal screws but I'm always into the overkill. You still could do the nut serts on that spoiler. Thank you for watching

[@thepubliceye]

I don't remove the collar, I slide the lock collar using the openings in the adjustable collar.

[@Later2u]

Thanks for showing how to change the mandrels. The instructions that come with these things are not too clear.

[@danhambrick6331]

Thanks Martin...That looks like a pretty handy tool to have.😁😁👍👍

[@martinbuilt]

It sure is

[@dennisyoung4631]

If you plan on doing 5/16 and down - is it better to get the shorter handled ones? Especially if your strength has declined with age? Addendum: put *this* tool on my shopping list. If 6mm is easy, 1/4-20 *should* be similar - and I can think of *many* places where RivNuts will save me time and energy.

[@danrussell3439]

Thanks for this video…very helpful

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

[@toolsdo2570]

Very professional video, thank you.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, glad you liked it👍

[@toolsdo2570]

@@martinbuilt Hi Martin, thank you for your reply, i really like this video, and i wrote to you yesterday and want to invite you to test tool, pls check it for me, thank you

[@shadowdobe8293]

Very good video!

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you 😊

[@nate4036]

Everyone with a Jeep should have one

[@martinbuilt]

You got that right!

[@theeabster1983]

you might want to install a thin piece of felt the way the vibrations don't kill your amplifier or rattle it apart. thank you much for your video. a question if I may it sounds like it comes with the rivet threaded part? you just have to go by the actual bolt that matches the threads that you just installed?

[@martinbuilt]

yes the Rivet Nut tool comes with everything except the bolts

[@xlasvegan7x]

Awesome demo

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you glad you liked it.😊

[@michaelazemankova9794]

Is this tool ok to use with stainless steel rivnuts?

[@martinbuilt]

yes, absolutely

[@Somemjf]

Great video, I ordered the same one. Question: I am using this to attach a door handle on my camper. It’s a fiberglass solid door. Would this work on attaching to a solid piece?

[@jadesluv]

Consider adding a steel washer to the back side of the fiberglass attachment point before the rivnut is swaged into place, this will keep the rivnut from pulling through the fiberglass with repeated use. The larger than standard outside diameter washers are called fender washers. Easily available even in stainless steel and in metric sizes. But any washer be it a fender washer or standard size will greatly strengthen the rivnut in softer materials like fiberglass.

[@paulsmith9341]

First time I saw a product like this was about 50 years ago made by PopRivet. All it was was a shaft like on a PopRivet with a thread on it. You screwed the tool into a rivnut and used a regular pop rivet tool to install it. It was up to you too stop before you broke off the shaft.

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah I think my step father had one of those

[@fernandogodina505]

It's works good for tahoe 2011 for roof

[@martinbuilt]

glad to hear that. 👍

[@mikepyatt5424]

Did you ever figure out what the gauge does? Good video

[@zacktorro9732]

Same question.

[@allensnook7760]

Hi martin,snooky back at you like the improvements you always share with us wj owners.ive thought of getting one of those also.seems there is always a bolt hole rusting out somewhere and this is good fix for permant placement for fresh bolt holding to items solidly.im in process of replacing all my injector clips,that dam plastic small lock pieces broke on nearly everyone of them when i took apart to do lifter upgrade.thing is i have chiltons book on repair,but i cant decipher what color of two wires is ground and which one is hot or power signal wire.the book only gives colors of wires.most of them have a green solid wire n a colored with a strip in it.the replacements i bought from rock auto look much more robust and less small parts but wires are red n black.i assume red is+and black is ground-dont want to just wing it and guess because then signal might not be timed for proper firing order.im making male n female spade connection at wire junction with heat shrink over that part for semi permanent fix.just in case the new ones break down the road.can you help on. Wire color and polarity portion.or maybe do a video on such a project maybe on a buddys wj.since you may not need to do on ur own beast!!p.s also my front tweeters are blown and i want something better than infinity replacements.something like jbls or pioneer products.need something shallow thatll fit and jbl only has 3.5 size which may be too big,any leads in right direction would be helpfull.one jeeper to another.love ur tutorials!!snooky pa.

[@allensnook7760]

Just wanted to also let you know that currently my injector clips are only held in place by looped smallzip ties.which is working but on occassion i think may be loose because i get stumble on acceleration sometimes.possibly bad connection i assume so i just wiggle them and its fixed for awhile till next bump.really need the new clips installed but wire confusion holding me up.best regards.snooky pa.

[@martinbuilt]

you have seen this vid on connector replacement kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3_Je6qNgbt2l9U I used the factory replacement tweeters

[@johnhenry6295]

how exactly are you sure that you've pulled the nut far enough to get max strength? Do you simply extend the handles to the max "throw" and squeeze in? I've watched some videos where they "pull" on the nut several times for max crimp, is why I'm asking.... thx

[@martinbuilt]

There is that adjustment collar; the farther you adjust , the tighter, it squeeze the nut. The adjustment collar is for different thicknesses of material.

[@gartheligon140]

Do they have square nutserts? I'm thinking the circular one might rotate if it's over torqued.

[@martinbuilt]

Not that I've ever seen. How would you make a square hole? You can adjust how tight that the rivet nut can be crimped and that makes it tighter.

[@gartheligon140]

@@martinbuilt Maybe a square punch type tool. If you can access the back of the nutsert and tacweld it that'll be great.

[@Ken-Muir]

Hexagonal nutserts are not uncommon. Either hexagonal for their full length or just for half their length. Hex holes can often be found in vehicles, eg panel vans, and hex nutsets can then be used in these holes to mount racking etc.

[@mccwho]

Didnyou ever figure out how the scale works?

[@bradybooth14]

Great review.

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dzlfreek]

sweet! now I can borrow yours!

[@martinbuilt]

anytime, Rick would work great for your bus to RV project

[@hookshotrods7161]

hey Martin do you know if they sell replacement parts for that tool i have the same 1 and brock the quarter 29 stud?

[@martinbuilt]

Here you are Riveter Tip Spare Part (1/4-20) amzn.to/3tP2BzU

[@hookshotrods7161]

@@martinbuilt thanks Martin

[@KIKOANGELESPARZA]

Good video,thank you for showing how it works I just got mine it also has 12 mandrells but it came with no rivnuts,I bought it at Amazon.

[@martinbuilt]

did you use the link that I provided in the description?

[@tcape72]

I saw this video and just bought the tool(07/21/23) using the link in this video and I got all the rivnuts

[@youaguitube]

Thank you

[@vinhgolf]

Thank you for the video and it is very details . May I ask your recommendation to buy the either 1/4-20 or 3/8-20 bolts ?

[@martinbuilt]

glad you liked it. It all depends on what you need to secure down. The tool will come with both 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 arbors.

[@vinhgolf]

@@martinbuilt the kit doesn’t come with bolts and I am wondering where I can buy it . 3/8-16,2”

[@martinbuilt]

@@vinhgolf I would go to hardware stores, Lowes or Homedepot

[@vinhgolf]

@@martinbuilt oh ok …thanks

[@popitscorner777]

@@martinbuilt with that kit can you remove Rivet as well b4 you put the new ones in?

[@sksinner78]

Where is your work shop brother?

[@martinbuilt]

Las Vegas

[@tylerdubois9020]

Hey Martin, Do you think these nut inserts are strong enough for a heavy duty application, such as installing bolt-on rock sliders? The ones I am currenty looking at use self-tapping screws, which I feel are easy to over-tighten and strip. Let me know your thoughts please. Thanks, Tyler

[@martinbuilt]

The rock slider I have on my XJ came with nut rivets for installation and they have been holding up for 8+ years. The plus nuts have more holding power then rivet nuts.

[@tylerdubois9020]

@@martinbuilt Thanks Martin, Looking at the design i can see why the plusnut would be a stronger option. I think this is the route I am going to go, as the self-tapped screws seem to week and easy to strip for the application. You always seem to post a video when I am thinking about a product! haha.

[@marv1of1]

Just recieved a similar tool from XMLL(BASM), 606 Xing Road, Huli District, China. Over three months waiting, and, WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP!! No mandrels payed extra for the rivets. Decided to order the one in your vidio from the link provided. Amazon is showing the kit with all pieces including threaded rivets. Let me know if this is not true.

[@martinbuilt]

The one that I ordered from Amazon came with everything that I showed in the video including the rivet nuts.

[@Craptastic760]

I just installed a number of plus-nuts and I can say with 100% certainty that there is NO NEED for a special installation tool for plus-nuts. Rivnuts may have a little less forgiveness in their installation and plus-nuts are stronger. Some of the dedicated tools actually do an inferior job. A grade 8 bolt, oversized nut and a couple washers combined with a drill or bit driver works perfectly. These things are really soft and I set most with a stainless screw. Just don't over-do it.

[@JohnSmith-ot9sc]

Nice 👍👍 that's gonna be cleanest WJ, I'm jealous. What do you have planned for the 4.7 on the stand?

[@martinbuilt]

Thanks, I'm planning on boring it .040 over, 10:1 pistons, Skat rods, and more. Then it will be for the WJ. It is an HO engine.

[@juliusganot1321]

Sir, can I have your revnut tool 😃😃😃

[@sweetbajotutorials105]

Great!!!!! thanks

[@1DirtyMutt]

You can pull the slide down WITHOUT removing the collar...

[@martinbuilt]

thanks for the tip.

[@imdbtruth]

Good video! I found this exact same tool set on Amazon for only $25... KZbin wouldn't let me provide the link, but it's being sold by a seller named "Zoom Zoom Parts", and you can find it easily by searching "Zoom Zoom Rivet" on Amazon.

[@r.griffin7941]

For $25 I believe you got the 13" tool without case and fewer mandrels. Still a good bargain though!

[@imdbtruth]

@@r.griffin7941 Yes. It's the same 13" version that most vendors were selling for $35-50. It comes with a case, 6 mandrels, and 60pcs of rivets. I see it's still for sale on Amazon for $25, you can view it by searching "zoom zoom rivet".

[@chrismitchell45]

Just bought this last night after a failed attempt to set stainless rivnuts with the manual tool on Amazon. For stainless, the manual simply doesn’t work. This looks like it will be sturdy enough to compress the stainless.

[@martinbuilt]

I personally haven't tried stainless nutserts yet but I would think that this tool would do it with no problem.

[@guyjade3303]

no，100% it work on stainless steel nut and no problem

[@peterkentbanner8074]

Why u dont use any anti rust in the exposed metal of the holes? That is a fatal mistake. Is the first time u use this tool. How do you take out a rivnut when it lose the grip and spins in the hole? How thick has to be the metal to be effective? can u use it with other materials? What tipe of rivnuts and their use. Are the rivnuts made of diferent materials? and their use.

[@haniajlouni6396]

👍👍👍👍

[@johnbrummet524]

called mandrels.

[@ocendo1]

waist of time

[@hichamlynx4545]

👍👌