How to install a nutsert without using the tooling

[Bigrig]

Plassy, yes the ones we use are brass which is good.

Timbo, we do have nutserting tools but even those ones play up....They are cheap chinese ones we use and they constantly jam up. Sometimes the old trusty bolt trick just seems easier.

Scotty, Yes mate I think a rivsert is exactly the same as a nutsert....Tomarrrtos and tomayyytos...lol

Sweet!! Thanks - in that case, I'm getting the tool and some inserts this weekend!!!

[ripper]

Top thread Andy. Wanted to use some of these a while back, but the cost of the tool made me find another way to do the job.
Wish I'd read this back then.

[Bob]

very handy. Must go to my local Bolts & Fasteners to see if they stock them.

[big_fletch]

I missed this thread and don't know how.. Nutserts are bloody brilliant.. I use them at work all the time and make life a breeze

[Oka374]

If you want to buy a simple tool to fit them go to www.ovesco.com.au as they sell them as well as a full range of nutserts.
the hand tools will only do up to 6mm but the little bolts with a specially machined nut will do up to 10mm.
See here http://www.ovesco.com.au/products.ph...sert%20Tooling under hand insert tools .

[cliff]

Trade tools have the gun, $55 and includes some rivnuts. Best buy for 2011!!!

[taslucas]

Thats great to know AB ive seen them used but did not know you could do it without the tool. Cheers.
The only way ive ever got a nutsert was when i slipped while getting over a fence!!!!!! haha I had to say it!!

[mattyh]

Thats great i didn't even know what the hell they were till i read this now i can put on my snorkel

[Turtle_au]

I've put these in by using 2 pinch bars.
put bolt in nutsert, first pinchbar flat end around bolt but not binding on thread to hold nutsert in place, second pinchbar curved end up under bolt head and levered against first bar.

[Rip'n'Shred]

Just reading this thread and clicked on the ebay link. i ended up finding a seller who had this in their ad. Hope it helps.

note i do not reccomend purchasing a tool to set these items as it is not nessecary a simple tool can be easily made just by drilling a hole in a flat pc of steel and using a bolt to collapse rivet nut into panel , I bought a rivet nut tool about a year ago and the thing is useless save your money i use a simple tool as described and i use my air ratchet it is the quickest easiest way