need a good nutsert tool

[toplessHO]

Some may remember the nutsert tool I made for 1/4" and larger nutserts.
I used a hydraulic conduit knock out cutter and it works great.
I have several smaller ones I need to set(mainly 10/24 and 8/32) using aluminum nutserts. Ive had terrible luck with the Horrible Fright ones,went thru 2 of the lifetime ones and now the latest replacement(which they no longer offer a lifetime warranty on) just broke setting 10/24.
It wouldnt be as bad if the mandrels from the old HF ones were same as the new tool,but alas they arent.

I dont need anything that will do 1/4-20 but if thats part of the all in one I ll take it.

 

[Ign]

I've got the AP ADN14 - looks to include 10-24; no idea if they make an 8-32 for it.

Otherwise, no complaints. Although honestly 99% of what I do is 1/4-20 - exactly what you don't need
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBO58FM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[casmurbax]

I have used this this with great results.

https://www.mcmaster.com/blind-rivet-nuts/rivet-nut-assortments-6/

Though I haven't used it for Aluminum of that size you are looking for, I have used for steel inserts of that size.

 

[toplessHO]

I remember something about a TV ad or maybe on net,of one that was a metal nibbler and nutsert tool. Anyone have one?

 

[no704]

Astro tools drill driven rivnut installation tool is great!

 

[samss]

No complaints from the Marson 39200 I've been using.

 

[n8n]

how many do you need to do?

I set nutserts so infrequently I just take a long machine screw, a nut and a couple washers

put some oil or thin grease on the washers, run nut on machine screw, set washers below nut, thread on nutsert

press nutsert in hole, hold head of machine screw with one wrench, tighten nut with another

et voila. I think I actually have a nutsert tool now but I'm not sure LOL. last time I used them was for the crossmember and skid plates on my Jeep because the originals either stripped or spun, and I know I didn't have a tool then.

 

[toplessHO]

Ive got a few to do..
In the past Ive used the long bolt ,nut and washers,but life's getting too short for that now.

 

[oldmachinenut]

Astro

 

[CobraRed]

I remember something about a TV ad or maybe on net,of one that was a metal nibbler and nutsert tool. Anyone have one?

Yeah, that's AP too
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBIN6CU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[toplessHO]

about time to have an Xmas sale on those Astro P tools for GJ fans isnt it? hint hint

 

[MoonRise]

Astro.

Check their website and find something that fits your wants/needs. They have about a half dozen or more different riv-nut tools. Hand powered, drill powered, pneumatic powered.

 

[driftpin]

I have the Astro tool and find it useful, well-made, and reliable.

 

[toplessHO]

Yeah, that's AP too
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBIN6CU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

the more I think about it,the more I think it was some pop up ad from a kickstart company or someone that doesnt have a big name

 

[finn]

Astro

 

[toplessHO]

anyone have an idea who the brand X one was? I should have bought one when the demo ad popped up.

 

[Benito]

Another vote for Astro, although if this thread has determined anything it;s that you're certainly determined not to buy an Astro, even over a brand you don't know of or remember.

 

[MarineScott]

I have the Astro tool and find it useful, well-made, and reliable.

I have this one too! Love it, and the rep told me there are parts available IF there is a reason to buy them. Astro tools have been very reliable to me.

 

[Renegade1LI]

I bought this one off Amazon a few months ago, came with a good assortment of mandrels and inserts. Made by tools 607, way of brand but after running a few hundred rivers through it i have no

 

[toplessHO]

Renegade,does it have nibbler attachment?

 

[tarbellb]

How much you want to spend?

I own one of these, its **** and very well built.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FSI-D-100-...IOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

FSI 100D setter.

 

[toplessHO]

thats nice
I have a hydraulic rivet gun that was used for aerospace.
I got it new but it was surplus.
slow but easy on the hands and of course will get in some tight spots.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Soo astro seems to make the following models, but which is best? I's so torn??

Drill driven
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBO58FM/?tag=atomicindus08-20


1452
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBNANEE/?tag=atomicindus08-20



1442
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TODXQW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

1453
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBIN6CU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[MFortie]

I have the ADN14. Works well.

 

[no704]

The drill driven one is awesome if you have the room.

 

[Swervyjoe]

How much you want to spend?

I own one of these, its **** and very well built.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FSI-D-100-MIL-1-BLIND-FASTENER-INSTALLATION-KIT/362858972854?_trkparms=aid=555021&algo=PL.SIMRVI&ao=1&asc=20190711100440&meid=424c94143eac4beb825668a8b4511b38&pid=100752&rk=3&rkt=8&mehot=lo&sd=2332696k36036&itm=362858972854&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=SimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

FSI 100D setter.

Looks like the one I have. It's a high quality tool. I did snap a 10-24 pull up stud. Couldn't find a replacement so I bought an astro 1443B for sub 1/4" nutserts.

 

[rshadd]

 

[ttpete]

thats nice
I have a hydraulic rivet gun that was used for aerospace.
I got it new but it was surplus.
slow but easy on the hands and of course will get in some tight spots.

I also have a hydraulic gun. It's made by Huck.

 

[tarbellb]

I also have a hydraulic gun. It's made by Huck.

Huck and FSI are the same gun iirc

 

[mv213]

I don’t want to threadjack but I’m interested in these too. One thing I was wondering is how much torque they can take before they start spinning in the hole, when tightening the fastener? I’ve had it happen equipment I’ve worked on….

 

[tarbellb]

I don’t want to threadjack but I’m interested in these too. One thing I was wondering is how much torque they can take before they start spinning in the hole, when tightening the fastener? I’ve had it happen equipment I’ve worked on….

I would check Huck and other hardware mfg sites. Because the aero industry uses these there is lots of data.