Timeline for Problem installing rivnuts into aluminum skin and steel tubing
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| Mar 6, 2021 at 5:49 | comment | added | rmaddy | I ended up getting a better tool very similar to that shown in this answer. That made it much easier to install the rivnut. But the key, for my setup, was to use a longer rivnut with a more appropriate grip range. With the proper rivnut and a better tool I was able to get a proper install without having to do anything special with the adhesive between the two pieces of metal. | |
| Feb 27, 2021 at 16:28 | comment | added | rmaddy | Thanks. I'm going to try a better tool and different rivet nuts. It will be a couple of weeks before I can get and test the new setup. I'll update when I can. | |
| Feb 27, 2021 at 6:38 | history | answered | Michael Karas♦ | CC BY-SA 4.0 |