Rivnut tool

[chrism1791]

I've went through some of the posts and have ideas on what I want but some were old. I have the 1442 but someone messed up the threads on the main body borrowing it.
I don't think mandrels interchange among brands (if anyone could chime in I'd be grateful) either.

I figured I might get a smaller hand one this time and was looking for opinions I see harbor freight has one but it could be straight up junk and a Amazon one the same price could be better.
I'm not looking to spend a ton maybe 50 or so.

 

[ItsNemo]

I've always just used the nut/bolt/washer method to install rivnuts...once you get the hang of it, it's not that much slower than the tool?

 

[chrism1791]

I've been using that method since my astro one is messed up but i figured I'd see what is out there. I'm going close to a hf today as well

 

[Walkers]

Post a pic of what you have. My son pooched part of mine, I don’t remember which part, but maybe mine can fix yours.

 

[corn chip]

mcmaster sells a full range of rivnut tools

 

[Benito]

This one's small and quality: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBJU56O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

But will only do up to 1/4". I think they have a 10" one that's shorter than your as well.
The HF one lasts about 10 uses in my experience.

Otherwise I'd just contact them, i bet they can replace parts.

 

[Lt CHEG]

I haven’t put it through a whole lot of strenuous abuse but I‘ve liked my Harbor Freight Doyle branded tool. It seems pretty well constructed and is easy to use.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have several TOOL MARSON HP2 DELUXE RIVET I keep one of each of the popular sizes in each tool.

https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/p/WWG4X577?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp5yS9O_5-gIV4A6tBh2QUwNWEAYYASABEgJLgPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[corn chip]

I have several TOOL MARSON HP2 DELUXE RIVET I keep one of each of the popular sizes in each tool.

https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/p/WWG4X577?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp5yS9O_5-gIV4A6tBh2QUwNWEAYYASABEgJLgPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

thats a rivet gun. he wants rivnut tool. completely different animal

 

[isb cornbinder]

thats a rivet gun. he wants rivnut tool. completely different animal

Really?

 

[Odd-job]

I would be willing to bet Astro would be nice enough to warranty the 1442. @Astro_Pneumatic_Tools

Also sounds like you might want to reconsider who you lend tools to

 

[ipgenie]

I got this one on Amazon for $40 a year or two ago and it's been great for the 2-3 dozen I've installed with it. Much easier than the bolt/washer/nut system.

RZX 16" Rivet NUT Tool Hand Blind Riveter,RIVNUT Riveting Tools with Nut Setting System M3 M4 M5,m6,m8,m10 M12, 10-24, 1/4-20, 5/16-18,3/8-16,1/2-13 Totally 12 mandrels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1FYLWU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[superspec]

I got this one on Amazon for $40 a year or two ago and it's been great for the 2-3 dozen I've installed with it. Much easier than the bolt/washer/nut system.

RZX 16" Rivet NUT Tool Hand Blind Riveter,RIVNUT Riveting Tools with Nut Setting System M3 M4 M5,m6,m8,m10 M12, 10-24, 1/4-20, 5/16-18,3/8-16,1/2-13 Totally 12 mandrels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1FYLWU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

That looks like the Astro style or whoever they made it after. Just so up know I bought one based on your link. I have the matco handheld version and it’s served me well. Of course you cashed do 3/8” with it though.

 

[chrism1791]

Post a pic of what you have. My son pooched part of mine, I don’t remember which part, but maybe mi

Post a pic of what you have. My son pooched part of mine, I don’t remember which part, but maybe mine can fix yours.

I'll have to check when I get home. It's pretty much the main body someone stripped the threads when they borrowed it and I didn't notice until later.

 

[GeoBruin]

The Astro 1451 is the smaller (10") sliding head version. Comes with #10, 1/4", and 5/16" +M5, M6 and M8 mandrels.

The HF Doyle appears to be a copy of this model and is similarly equipped for $50 vs $66 for the Astro from Amazon. No idea about quality difference.

 

[thr3squared]

I've had good luck with this one. I forget which specific brand it is though, can check later today.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[no704]

The Astro drill adapter ones are awesome to use!

 

[chrism1791]

Would love to have it I bought the pistol grip astro for now and plan to go over the ones mentioned here for larger stuff.

 

[thertel]

I use the Memfast tool, seems like I've had it forever now. I really enjoy using it, and it does a great job.

MEMFAST RNHT48 Rivet Nut Hand Installation To

Brand new, patented, M4, M5, M6 & M8 hand tool set for installing rivet nuts in steel, aluminium, brass. This

memfast.co.uk

 

[isb cornbinder]

My employer had that MEMFEST tool. I was good enough to take the constant daily use' by many tradesmen, in a big repair and maintenance shop.

 

[thertel]

My employer had that MEMFEST tool. I was good enough to take the constant daily use' by many tradesmen, in a big repair and maintenance shop.

I enjoy that the mandrels are standard socket head machine screws, which makes for easy repair, if you ****** one up. The price was quite a bit less when I bought mine a decade ago, but I would buy it again in a heart beat if I was still doing as many rivnuts as I was back then.

 

[Buck_nekid]

I'll have to check when I get home. It's pretty much the main body someone stripped the threads when they borrowed it and I didn't notice until later.

The body of mine is also stripped. Don't believe it's a astro but one of many clones on Amazon.