Made in USA rivnut tool
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I think this is going to be a tough one. Even the Marson is made in Taiwan. I can't see for certain where the Sharex Double Lever Hand Tool is made but that makes me think it must be made in one of their international manufacturing facilities.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Look at McMaster Carr. They seem to try to source American made stuff if they can and list the country of origin in their listings.
They won’t list the manufacturer of their tools but will list where they are made.
This is only a guess but it’s where I would start looking.
They won’t list the manufacturer of their tools but will list where they are made.
This is only a guess but it’s where I would start looking.
cvairwerks
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I think the Rivnut USA tools are US made.
Their premium offering is the Marson. Made in Taiwan. Their standard model is a very commonly rebranded model made in China.
Their "Bohloff 140-2000" is a rebranded Sherex DLHT.
Not made in the USA, but a USA company. Check out Astro Pneumatic.
They have several hand operated rivnut tools, and some drill powered ones, and some Pneumatic ones too.
Despite the company name, they do more than just pneumatic tools.
They have a presence here on GJ too.
They have several hand operated rivnut tools, and some drill powered ones, and some Pneumatic ones too.
Despite the company name, they do more than just pneumatic tools.
They have a presence here on GJ too.
cvairwerks
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I was looking at the C6000/7000 tools. They look just like the US made ones I used for years at a friend's shop.
neophyte
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According to Grainger, although with the “subject to change” next to the COO.
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dnschmidt
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Me too. If you have the space this is the way to go. If not ASTRO makes about 50 Rivnut tools all with an excellent guarantee and superb customer service.
gimpyrobb
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FSI rivet gun does nut-certs. I love mine!
d-100 or d-180. Watch for the long nose and right angle adapters, they are good to have.
d-100 or d-180. Watch for the long nose and right angle adapters, they are good to have.
Good luck, hope you're ready to step up. The FSi tool is nice, super compact, but pricey
I grab my HF lopper style ($25) out more, faster to setup and pulls most sizes easily
Or go old school and grab a Marson, limited power tho
I grab my HF lopper style ($25) out more, faster to setup and pulls most sizes easily
Or go old school and grab a Marson, limited power tho
KnurledNut
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Might be worth checking with AVK to see if theirs are domestic. High quality no doubt.
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Here is a tool I found made in USA, enfasco blind nut installation tool don't know if this is what you are looking for though.
Oh wow a ton of replies. Taiwan would be okay. I just know if I get the vevor unit I'd probably get what I pay for, the HF unit are short which would require more elbow grease vs longer handles
www.vevor.com
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VEVOR 16" Rivet Nut Tool, Labor-Saving Rivnut Tool Kit with 13PCS Metric & SAE Mandrels, 186PCS Rivet Nuts,M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, 1/4-20, 5/16-18, 3/8-16,1/2-13, 8-32, 10-24 With Carrying Case | VEVOR US
VEVOR Rivet Nut Tool Kit offers effortless riveting with a quick de-riveting knob, 13 mandrels, 186 rivet nuts, and durable carbon steel handles for versatile use.
www.vevor.com
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Handels or power?
Rethinking things now
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67fT63OHqEMManual (hydraulic). Check ebay there are a bunch of surplus FSI-100 or FSI-180 ones floating around from the .mil.
rmack898
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I recently bought the Astro PRN1. It does 1/4"-3/8" and M6-M10.
I used it for several hours yesterday and I would never go back to a manual tool.
Your needs my not be as demanding as mine to require a pneumatic tool but Amazon has the PRN1 kit for $190 and at least in my case it was well worth it.
I used it for several hours yesterday and I would never go back to a manual tool.
Your needs my not be as demanding as mine to require a pneumatic tool but Amazon has the PRN1 kit for $190 and at least in my case it was well worth it.
gimpyrobb
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We had one of those at work. It sank 2, literally two fasteners before it broke.
Rockable
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I bought the Astro Pneumatic 1450 set and have used it several years. Spare parts are readily available at Amazon and Summit. I'm very happy with mine. Just remember when setting size #10 screws and other small diameters, this is not a pop rivet gun. Just pull them up snug.
thats the unit that broke in the video i linked earlier. though that might be WHY it broke. i might get the vevor and that astro pneumatic, at the astro isn't $500 but it is $200
Rockable
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I've set up to 3/8 steel rivets with mine and no problems.
They don't exist in plier form only pneumatic
The Astros are the ones I've seen break
whateg01
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Do any of these provide instructions on how tight to pull them? The instructions 8 have read say pull them until they "are right", but don't really say what that is. I've not had any rivnuts fail but it always seems like maybe I'm over doing it
Rockable
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Remember, the fastener will pull them up tight if you leave them a little short.
The FSI is good enough for my local A&P to use on airplanes, so it's definitely good enough for my garage.
Its tricky business for sure, more of a "feel" technique. I always try to test on scrap material first, then to a torque test w/ a fastener
david3921
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But they might spin if not tight enough. The nice thing, though, is if they do spin you can tighten them some more.
Rockable
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Yes, you definitely have to develop a feel for it.
david3921
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Yeah, I tend to over do it sometimes and the nut deforms a bit. I then run a tap or a rethread through to fix it.
I’ll point this out that’s sorta related, JB Tools has a small Marson rivnut tool on clearance for $16.
Rivnut tool
Rivnut tool
Twisted Sid
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I bought this setup and like it more than the hand operated tools ive used. Its basically an allen bolt with a bearing and sleeve. Good thing about this one is if the bolt threads get damaged, you can just replace the bolt.
Ive used an impact driver and drill but prefer just a ratchet to tighten the bolt down.
Ive used an impact driver and drill but prefer just a ratchet to tighten the bolt down.
when i say pliers, i mean like battery cable crimpers or bolt cutters or tree prunners. not so much the little hand units. though if in a tight space 16" handles may not fit. i'm not sold the on the drill driven units.