The Ultimate Diy Nutsert Rivnut Tool

[@jimsamolczyk3774]

I could listen to you talk all day.

[@stxrynn]

Good on ya! My bud asked me to fix his chinesium lever handle type, and I figured there had to be a better way. There is an aluminium casting with hardened steel threaded into it. The Al stripped of course. Yours is much better and with the expert instruction, I figure even a DOT (Danged Ol' Texican) like me should be able to knock out a couple. Thanks man! Cooking with gas over this way means not using wood anymore. You are on easy street not having to split and carry wood to make your food! So you got it made in the shade.

[@SinghAssociates-bi3vx]

Now,,, that was really excellent, simple & fantastic tool... I liked the whole video, the simple method of making, explanation... everything..👍

[@TheAussieShed]

Glad you liked it, Cheers Mate.

[@garyyorke1080]

Nice and simple . Always the best option is keeping it simple , well made and does exactly what you want I for. Thanks for the video

[@TheAussieShed]

Cheers Gary.

[@llapmsp]

Nice build. I like the design you have. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheAussieShed]

Glad you like it Mike, Cheers.

[@ironhorse19]

Great video. Very informative and easy to follow many thanks for sharing

[@TheAussieShed]

Glad you enjoyed it Mate, Cheers.

[@cliffevans7661]

Thanks I will be knocking a few of them out next week great idea

[@michaelbotha371]

Very useful tool and much better than any crimping tool available. Just add a thrust ball bearing between the nut and the tool to eliminate friction resistance, it will compress with a lot less effort.

[@TheAussieShed]

Cheers Mate.

[@marty3553]

You have cheered me right up mate love the video.

[@TheAussieShed]

Cheers Marty, great to hear.

[@twalrus1]

I thought to myself, "I've seen that shape before." Then it hit me, The double tap hammers that have rubber ends that screw off. You know the type. With a yellow rubber end and the other side has a black rubber end. So, I just ordered one for $7 and I'm going to try drilling through it to make a rivnut tool. Watching your video gave me the idea. Thanks.

[@tellyfaulkner3466]

Where did you order one for $7?

[@twalrus1]

@@tellyfaulkner3466 Amazon

[@eduardodedios8213]

@@twalrus1 you could buy 1 bolt 2 nuts 5 washers And save more money but where’s the fun in that?

[@oldfarthacks]

@@eduardodedios8213 Yep and by buying two different sizes for the washers, you can create the internal step. In the case of the one he built here mostly 12 mm washers and a couple of 8mm washers. You would have to drill and tap the end of the 12mm bolt for the 8mm screw. Or you can just drive it with a single 8mm screw.

[@Mudaroo]

Many thanks for sharing

[@joell439]

woooo hoooo - more home made tools 👍👍😎👍👍 Thanks for the tutorial. Cheers Mate

[@TheAussieShed]

Thanks Joel

[@WCC209]

Thanks for sharing this. I’m looking forward to making one of these.

[@TheAussieShed]

Pleasure Mate, Cheers.

[@samlogosz8422]

Like your video's brother. Keep it up. Thank you.

[@roberthiggins1142]

That Old mate is Gold. I think that if you drilled a hole through head of the bolt & pinned it in place or better still weld a spanner onto the handle that flips onto & holds the bolt from turning & use the ratchet spanner on the nut.

[@edwardwilson990]

Throaty sounding bandsaw there my friend. 😁

[@MacheteBushcraftAustralia]

This is gold, mate! I'm off to make a set of these. You sound like you could be Uncle Chop Chop's brother. I read his book when I was far too young. It scared hell out of me.

[@stevestacey5272]

A clever tool from a clever tool l reckon!

[@kevinfinney8849]

Well done sir nice work!

[@simonilett998]

Seems like a lot of work to make one of each size you might need. I've never had a problem just using a bolt, nut and washer of the correct thread to suit whatever size insert. Screw the nut on the bolt, put a washer on the bolt, screw the bolt into the insert, hold the bolt head with a socket or spanner, and wind the nut down the bolt with another spanner to crimp the insert into the panel etc. No fancy tools required and can use the same bolt to fasten something into the rivnut, or reuse the bolt for something else🤣👍🇦🇺

[@jaitchy]

Brilliant - thanks for the explanation. This is going to be my preferred way of doing rivnuts!

[@zacgoodson6052]

Been trying it for hours can’t get it figured out your way 🤷‍♂️

[@simonilett998]

@@zacgoodson6052 Works well for aluminium rivnuts, steel rivnuts can be a bit tougher, but can still be done using a socket and ring spanner, or 2 ring spanners👍

[@JustinShaedo]

There's lots of videos on this, search for 'plus nut tool' if you're not having any luck

[@mikecondoluci53]

thats way better than the 2 i have , i have the long handled one but its bulky and pop rivet one ya need a grip like an ape, great idea thank you

[@TheAussieShed]

Glad you like it Sir, Cheers.

[@Hellsong89]

Improvement idea for this design. Weld bar on the bolt end so you dont need spanner in there. You can then add rope or something to prevent you from loosing the bolt since its moving freely. Alternatively machine some of the big treads out from part that stays in, drill and tap on the side hole where small bolt can be added and tread locked in place, or nut and bolt combo to tighten it in place. Does not prevent operation but will prevent machined bolt from getting lost. Those tools that have separate wrenches etc always loose those, so this way its easy to recognize and keep in one peace. It would be different story if this was just normal bolt but since its machined you dont want to machine new one everytime it gets lost. To remove zink with out making such edge on the handle, put it on vinegar over night and it eats the zink away. Warm vinegar works faster, but its bit of a hassle. Alternatively there is other faster acids but vinegar is pretty much the thing everyone have and can get from corner store for cheap.

[@andrewmcwhirter2238]

Thanks! Another project to add to the list. (I think you set up the tailstock die holder at the end of its travel, and it was getting pulled out of the morse taper/getting loose)

[@TheAussieShed]

Cheers Mate, quite possibly.

[@andrewmcwhirter2238]

Actually I looked again - I'm totally wrong. :/ Dunno why things got all loose on ya.

[@JohnPrice-e9x]

As a example if there were 6 different sizes of rivnuts I’d use 6 of the same size bolts to fit in the upper part of cylinder thread, but just turn the appropriate threads on all 6 bolts at the ends

[@LVNITUPM8]

Great video, have you thought about instead of using coppercoat and just a washer under the nut, using a thrust needle roller bearing?

[@mike9500]

nice job!!!

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

Love the tool and I made one. Thank you. What do you think of a tack weld when it's possible, on the nut for that added hold?

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAussieShed]

Cheers Craig.

[@eduardodedios8213]

Great job ✌🏽😎

[@TheAussieShed]

Thanks Mate.

[@frase1234]

Good Shit, G'Day From Melbourne

[@paulg3336]

It's easy to convert that to a multi-size version. Bore the body 90% of the way through and make cylindrical inserts for each different thread diameter.

[@yoshimoto2600]

I think there might be a way to improve this tool. But you are right about using the nut to compress the riv nut instead of using the bolt. But i do like your tool you made. Thanks mate

[@kevinklei3005]

Just a tip from a retired toolmaker make "W" as waste NOT wanted .and a ratchet ring spanner for tightening the larger 12 mm nut . Cheers

[@WhosAGoodDogue]

A finishing touch for that 'Pro' shop bought look: Cross hatch the end of the handle leaving about 1/4 inch clean. And you could get yer stamps and mark 'em T.A.S (with the size of the nut beside it) . Job's a bloody good 'un. Best. Dogue.

[@garygerard4290]

Turned out real nice - well thought out project I'd think a couple of drops of oil would get everything slipping better thanks

[@garygerard4290]

o heck - I heard the part about using anti seize

[@David_11111]

yay stumbled on here by accident, interested in your lathe I hope to find a video on it... off to look/

[@TheAussieShed]

G'day David, looks like you found the Mini Lathe Series. I hope you find it helpful. Cheers Mate.

[@markbrown9765]

I don't know if you have a three jaw chuck (probably do) or not and you probably know this...but; To turn down those threads on that bolt you can leave the second nut on the bolt and put it in a three jaw chuck rather than a collet holder. The bolt head is six sided so that works out. The second nut can be positioned on the thread at whatever "depth" you want and will automatically turn to align and provide clamping force in the three jaw. That way you could likely extend the bolt out a bit more rather than turning right up to the collet face. Pretty basic so you likely already knew that KZbin is where I find most of my "tricks".

[@robertbutler8004]

The Aussie Shed you are making the rest of us look bad lol!!!

[@Kozlaranton]

Super !

[@TheAussieShed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ronwhittaker6317]

good tool.

[@drmodestoesq]

My kitchen today has a gas stove. So I'm literally cooking with gas. So my company sent me on a job in another city in a hotel that had an electric stove. I took three bloody times as long to make something simple like spaghetti. So then I understood where the origin of that expression came from. Cooking with gas = instant heat.

[@danburch9989]

The only thing I would do differrent is use the racheting box wrench on the nut and the fixed spanner on the bolt. Would be faster.

[@deanborg7372]

good one mate

[@TheAussieShed]

Cheers Dean, glad you liked it.

[@bobd.]

Nice work making the tool. "Cooking with gas" It's a saying that is also used in the States but not as common as it used to be.

[@502deth]

what size motor you got in that band saw?

[@FromMetayou]

Harley Davidson haha

[@frankf2856]

Trevor did you do anymore upgrades to the mini lathe if so what were they and will we see a video of it soon 👍

[@TheAussieShed]

G'day Frank, thanks for your interest. Unfortunately at this stage I've been snowed under with other jobs around here. I will get back to it at some stage though, as I have some parts on the shelf to go on it. Also, it currently works so damn good i'm having to much fun with it. Cheers Mate.

[@allengentz7572]

Tell you what got have a hairy chested bandsaw like that

[@intrusivenature9758]

That's good enough to sell fella. She'll be right mate

[@TheAussieShed]

Thanks Mate, Cheers.

[@shanebeaudrot777]

I'd buy that tool

[@stillalive4ever686]

but we must have collected spare the (stick bar screw) of a different size rivetnut 3mm for examples.. right.. 🙏👍

[@marwanalmukhtar1686]

I want to have like these tools

[@doscucharas]

Totally awesome. I like the improvements too, the raked handle and the chamfered nose 👍

[@TheAussieShed]

Thanks Mate, nice spotting on the raked handle. Cheers.

[@DumbCarGuy]

I'll clue you in on a trick i self learned. When using a ratchet wrench without the little direction lever such as yours. Just look at the open end and visualize as if you were rotating the nut with the open end in the proper direction of course and thats the same way you would put the ratchet over the nut. Can't fail. You will never have to stick your finger in the little hole again. My kids have not figured it out how I can put the ratchet end over a nut the right way every time. I've probably won $20 doing this so far. Its like a magic trick that you don't want to give away the secret.

[@TheAussieShed]

Mate that's Gold, you're a Genius. Thanks for that, Cheers.

[@chrisallen2005]

Do you mean read the little letters that say on or off on the wrench to trick your kids?

[@neiladcock8382]

Thanks. One more thing I don't need, that I have to make tomorrow....

[@TheAussieShed]

Lol, yeah it gets a bit like that hey. Cheers Mate.

[@guypehaim1080]

Another saying like "cook'n with gas" is: "Now y'er steamboat'n".

[@ronwhittaker6317]

you miss spoke and i understood every word

[@shanebeaudrot777]

I'd much rather use this tool vs a "Harbor Freight, nut rivet tool" I have a project to get started on , installing a fiberglass body kit onto my MR2 Spyder.

[@donnykiofetzis5775]

now you done it. your going to cover the hole shed with anti size smudges

[@TheAussieShed]

You're not Wrong.

[@BHARGAV_GAJJAR]

The inclined handle must be flat and bend 90 degree than become flush with the spanner 🔧

[@CL-yp1bs]

these simple ones are the best due to being able to feel how much you tighten it.. the gun ones suck.. simple is sometimes best!

[@bobbywartman2058]

Rather use Silicone Grease than antiseze for that......WHY? Because Everytime you touch that tool and inside your toolbox where you store the tool will be Covered in Antiseze. Good Vid :)

[@officialWWM]

Great…all I need now is a lathe…

[@ME-qq2dc]

Wouldn't it be better to weld a handle on the bolt also rather than use a socket?

[@MrDkgio]

Knocking one out means something entirely different in the U.K. knocking one up is more usual here, but even that can have two meanings…

[@Colin-Fenix]

Cheaper for me to buy a rivet nut tool than to buy all the tools he has.

[@RobertoGonzalez-nu9rn]

no es necesario hacer el aparato que hiciste, con el tornillo la tuerca y dos arandelas es suficiente, demasiado complicado tener que soldar y usar el torno, para obtener el mismo resultado.

[@kimber1958]

I also cook w/gas S.W.Ohio .USA

[@TheAussieShed]

Good on ya Kimber, must be a sign of greatness Lol. Cheers Mate.

[@FromMetayou]

Cookin with gas is a term used in UK meaning flying along everything going well

[@MrDkgio]

If I can just get hold of a lathe and the expensive tooling, collets, I can save £15 on buying the tool. Joking aside nice video 👍

[@TheAussieShed]

Thanks Mate, the first one of these I ever made was all done on a drill press, but I get your point. Cheers & A Merry Christmas to you

[@danielkolchev2025]

Nice try... What about if you have to insert 200 nuts??

[@TheAussieShed]

Well..... that may take some time, lol. Cheers.

[@lanceraymore2818]

Reason 875 why I need a metal lathe

[@TheAussieShed]

G'day Lance, yes, they are super handy. Cheers Mate.

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

You can get a pack of 10 thrust bearings on eBay for $5 don’t buy them thinking they will work they are crap but if you spend a bit more money $20 or so for a good name brand one then you will be golden

[@TheAussieShed]

Nice Tip mate, Cheers.

[@BC5391]

Need to get rid of that rice burner and get a Harley for the bandsaw

[@charlesfeng3823]

It will be easier if you weld your handle on top of the Bolts. You do not have to use 2 spanners to make it work.

[@TheAussieShed]

Hi Charles, unfortunately if you do that, it prevents you from undoing it from the Rivnut if you're close to anything. Cheers.

[@wantafastz28]

I wouldnt call it the ultimate.... also use the ratchet wrench on the turning side, much faster. The commercial ones dont have a handle like yours, uses a thrust bearing so there is no need to hold it.

[@johnlemmey7698]

I think the handle gives you the feel that you are tight enough.

[@vandalsgarage]

Pulling the rivnut with the secondary nut prevents any turning force being applied to the rivnut. You're pulling the bolt straight through the body of the tool, no chance of the rivnut spinning

[@wantafastz28]

@@vandalsgarage I understand that, which is why I mentioned a thrust bearing.... like the commercial versions.

[@markrainford1219]

If you have mates that ask you to knock one out for them, I suggest you get some new mates, mate.

[@HansFormerlyTraffer]

The only reason I watched was to hear that bandsaw.

[@TheAussieShed]

Nice work Hans.

[@flatroc1]

if I had a band saw and lath etc. I sure wouldn't be DIY'ing a rivnut tool, ya can buy for 30 bucks. lol

[@chrisallen2005]

Sucks to be you then.

[@Kashed]

Instead of using a bolt and a nut, why not just thread the body of the tool and delete the nut altogether? That would increase the thread engagement between the bolt and the body making it stronger and you would only need one wrench allowing you to have one hand fully on the wrench and one on the handle of the tool. This way you could even use a cordless impact drill to drive the bolt instead of having to do it by hand. Just my 2 cents. 👍🏻

[@TheAussieShed]

G'day Mate, unfortunately that would defeat the design of the tool. The idea is to pull the Rivnut without putting a turning force onto it.. If you try to compress the rivnut that way, they tend to turn in the hole (not good) & often the threads become damaged (even worse) Cheers..

[@yak-machining]

You sound like AvE

[@TheAussieShed]

Darn it, i've gotta stop drinking so much, Lol. Cheers Mate.

[@ZenMinus]

Please don't use your finger like that to move the saddle. Use the handle. Yes I know nothing will ever happen, but when it does happen, you could suffer an injury. If it doesn't happen to you, it could happen to someone else that copies your actions.

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Fingers are temporary, like the rest of our bodies.

[@laserfalcon]

I only use the wifes fingers

[@nbctcp3450]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip3EYomOibiBkKs alternative using impact wrench

[@dretjedretje]

Nice video, but this is not really ultimate DIY is it? Why not use a coupling nut? Most people have all these tools. Drill it out a little, take a few rings and ready go. Or is this to weak for the force applied? If so make a video for how not to do this! :-)

[@chrisallen2005]

Make a video and show us how you would do it. Must be a hundred different ways to do it. I personally will copy this design because it is going to be fun to make.

[@chandanpiku]

It's nice but not that convenient

[@kimber1958]

kimberzelik@youtube

[@samdiamond1532]

It's not easy to use and very hard to word with.

[@freedomisntfreee]

Yes it is a little awkward, but, I made one a few weeks ago & it is by far the Best Rivnut tool I have ever used. P.S. I have used them all.