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Re: [TR] Rivnut Tool

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Subject: Re: [TR] Rivnut Tool
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 10:45:38 -0500 (EST)
In a message dated 2/5/2012 9:29:02 AM Central Standard Time, 
flywheelcoventry1@yahoo.co.uk writes: 
> Certainly the Rivnut tool is one way, albeit costly. What's wrong with 
> simple
> zinc plated nuts and bolts and two shakeproof washers - or am I just being 
> a
> cheapskate? Probably.
> 

Aren't we all?

The Rivnut is a convenient way of installing a threaded anchor into a panel 
where access to the other side is limited or blocked (eg: a square tubing 
frame member).  They are installed from the bolt side of the panel and 
crimped into place.  These are situations where threading a nut onto the bolt 
is 
either very difficult or impossible.

Similar to a hollow wall anchor for home use.

Cheers

Dave (so last century)

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